#127 - Kabbalah II - Heresy : Spain 1290-1350

Unraveling the Mystery  - Who was Moshe de Leon? How did the Zohar impact Jewish history? Is there a deep divide between Academics & Kabbalists. What did Rav Yaakov Emden write? And how was Marriage seen in 13th century Spain?   Chapters 00:00 Introduction: The Mystery of the Zohar 13:09 The Historical Context of Spain in the 13th and 14th Centuries 30:42 The Impact of the Zohar on Jewish History and Thought 31:12 The Complexity of the Zohar 34:01 Geographic References in the Zohar 36:48 Questioning the Existence of Places in the Zohar 38:14 The Enigma of Moshe de Leon 41:02 Possible Origins of the Zohar 44:17 The Role of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai in the Zohar 49:00 Different Perspectives on the Zohar 52:22 Understanding the Entire Torah 54:19 The Beliefs of a Believing Jew 58:59 The Laws of Shmita