The Secret History of the Zohar

This book presents a concise history of the book that Kabbalists believe is the key to understanding the Bible or Torah, from its origins thousands of years ago to the present day, by noted kabbalistic scholar Michael Berg.This concise history of the sacred book known to Kabbalists as the "Zohar" is a virtual timeline showing its connection with great historical figures and events throughout time. The book addresses the myths surrounding this great work, and covers who first revealed it, who wrote it down, and who has studied it - not just Jewish scholars and mystics but many great minds that will surprise you, from Plato to the Knights Templar to Sir Isaac Newton to present-day movers and shakers. Noted scholar Michael Berg clearly demonstrates that the "Zohar" and "Kabbalah" have had a profound influence on all the major disciplines, from literature and art to medicine and science.