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Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Idel, Moshe, 1947-
Absorbing perfections: Kabbalah and interpretation / Moshe Idel.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 0-300-08379-3 (alk. paper)
1. Cabala—History. 2. Bible. O.T. Pentateuch—Criticism, interpretation, etc., Jewish. I. Title.
BM526 .1295 2002
296.1’6—dc21
2001006563

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