In-depth analysis of Zimzum in Jewish mysticism for a deeper understanding of divine limitation
Historical context from the sixteenth century to contemporary scholarship for a comprehensive overview
Engages with major thinkers and literary figures such as Franz Rosenzweig and Gershom Scholem
Explores intersections with Christianity, philosophy, and the arts for interdisciplinary relevance
Scholarly translation and critical perspectives make the work accessible to a wider audience
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The Hebrew word zimzum originally means “contraction,” “withdrawal,” “retreat,” “limitation,” and “concentration.” In Kabbalah, zimzum is a term for God’s self-limitation, done before creating the world to create the world. Jewish mystic Isaac Luria coined this term in Galilee in the sixteenth century, positing that the God who was “Ein-S
