Description
Translated and annotated by Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan
Our Sages told stories to convey the deepest secrets about God and His relationship to the world. Rebbe Nachman expertly plied this ancient art to create some of the most intriguing stories and parables ever told. More elaborate than any previous teachings, the Rebbe’s allegorical stories are fast-moving, richly-structured and deeply insightful, while containing all the ingredients of a marvelously entertaining read. Rabbi Kaplan’s running commentary, drawn from the writings of Rebbe Nachman’s students, gives English-speaking readers access to authentic interpretations of these stories for the first time.
Hardcover. 552 pages. Bibliography and Index.
Size: 6″ x 9″
Yocheved Herrmann-Blanton –
Rebbe Nachman’s stories are gems of light illuminating the dark fears of our souls. “…. in the future…” which is NOW! My teacher, Reb Yedidyah taught the Wisdom of Rebbe Nachman as a Settler on Gabrieleno Kizh Territory known as Los Angeles, CA. Reb Yedidyah was fond of reminding those attending (Reb Yedidyah began teaching in 1997 – 25 years ago in August) that whenever Rebbe Nachman used the phrase “in the future” he meant the here and NOW! And the stories are becoming more obviously a deep profound truth that is easily seen in world events! This book is the antidote to all things humanly foisted upon us as G-d’s message of hope and healing. I cannot imagine living without this book, that Aryeh Kaplan annotated like a wise everalways friend.