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The Jewish Mythology Book: The Golem, Lilith, Leviathan, and the Mysteries of Kabbalah

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The Jewish Mythology Book: The Golem, Lilith, Leviathan, and the Mysteries of Kabbalah

The Golem, Lilith, Leviathan, and the Secrets of Kabbalah

The folklore and mysticism of Judaism: the golem of Prague, Lilith the night demon, the Leviathan saved for the feast of the righteous, and the sefirot of Kabbalah. Drawn from the Talmud, the Midrash, and the Zohar.

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What you will read

  • 11 chapters, primary sources
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  • Original ink illustrations
  • Inline citations to primary sources
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  1. 01The Hebrew Cosmos and the Hidden Light
  2. 02The Angels: Metatron, Sandalphon, and the Hosts
  3. 03Lilith and the Demons of the Night
  4. 04The Golem: Clay, Letters, and the Breath of Life
  5. 05Leviathan, Behemoth, and Ziz
  6. 06The Watchers, the Nephilim, and the Book of Enoch
  7. 07Solomon, the Ring, and the Bound Demons
  8. 08Elijah, the Messiah, and the World to Come
  9. 09Kabbalah: The Ten Sefirot and the Tree of Life
  10. 10The Names of God and the Power of the Letters
  11. 11Dybbuks, Spirits, and the Folklore of the Shtetl

About this book

About this Judaism mythology guide

The folklore and mysticism of Judaism: the golem, Lilith, Leviathan, and the secrets of Kabbalah, drawn from the Talmud, the Midrash, and the Zohar.

Beneath the law and the prophets, Judaism carries three thousand years of stranger material: a clay man woken with a holy name, a first woman who left Eden rather than submit, a sea-beast and a land-beast kept since creation for a final feast, and a mystical map of God hidden in ten glowing spheres. This is the folklore and mysticism that grew in the margins of the sacred texts.

This book gathers it into eleven chapters: the angels and their prince Metatron, Lilith and the demons of the night, the golem and the magic of Hebrew letters, Leviathan and Behemoth, the Watchers and the Nephilim, Solomon and his bound demons, and the Kabbalah with its Tree of Life. Every chapter cites its sources, from the Talmud to the Zohar.

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What you will discover inside

  • The golem of Prague: how letters and clay made a guardian, and why it had to be unmade
  • Lilith, Adam's first wife, who left Eden rather than submit
  • Leviathan and Behemoth, kept since creation for the feast of the righteous
  • Solomon, his ring, and the demons he bound to build the Temple
  • The Watchers, the Nephilim, and the secret Book of Enoch
  • Kabbalah: the ten sefirot, the Tree of Life, and the hidden names of God

Judaism mythology book at a glance

TraditionJudaism mythology
Chapters11 chapters
Length160 pages
SourcesDrawn from the primary sources, cited inline
Reading levelBeginner-friendly. Every name and place is explained from scratch
FormatPrint-quality PDF
DeliveryPDF within 24 hours

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About the author

Guillaume Henry, founder of Mythologis

Guillaume Henry

Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Mythologis

Guillaume Henry founded Mythologis to make the world's mythologies readable without losing what makes them strange. Every Mythologis book draws on the primary sources first, cross-references multiple translations, and avoids inventing details that aren't in the originals.

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Questions about the Judaism mythology book

When will I receive my PDF?

Within 24 hours of purchase. Your download link arrives in your inbox automatically.

Does "Jewish mythology" mean the book treats Judaism as fiction?

No. The book covers the folklore and mysticism of the Jewish tradition: the golem, Lilith, Leviathan, the angels, and Kabbalah. These are the stories and symbols that grew around the sacred texts. The book is descriptive and respectful, and uses 'mythology' in its academic sense.

Is this book based on primary sources?

Yes. It cites the Hebrew Bible, the Talmud, the Midrash (Genesis Rabbah, Pirkei de-Rabbi Eliezer), the Alphabet of Ben Sira, the Sefer Yetzirah, and the Zohar, with references to the standard translations.

How long is the book?

Eleven chapters, around 160 pages depending on the final layout. Designed to be read in evenings or in one long sitting.

Is this book for beginners or specialists?

Beginners welcome. The book explains every name, place, and concept from scratch. Specialists will find the source citations useful for further reading.

Will there be a paperback on Amazon?

The PDF is available immediately. A KDP paperback edition follows once the book has been validated by readers.

What formats is this book available in?

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The PDF is delivered instantly by Mythologis. If a download ever fails or a file looks wrong, get in touch and we will make it right. Paperbacks bought on Amazon are handled under Amazon's own returns and refund policy.

Can I order from outside the United States?

Yes. The PDF is a digital download, so it works instantly anywhere in the world, with nothing to ship. Where a paperback edition exists, it is sold across Amazon's international marketplaces, with shipping rates and delivery times depending on your country.

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