Waters of Eden, by Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan

Waters of Eden
The Mystery Of The Mikvah
By Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan
OU / NCSY Publications
ISBN: 9781879016088

Book Description:

A uniquely insightful book on the concept of mikveh, it explodes the myths and prejudices of yesterday, and brilliantly presents the philosophical concepts.

It has been called the secret of Jewish survival--a mystical connection to the Garden of Eden.

What is the Mikvah's fundamental connection to birth, marriage, conversion and death?

How does a Mikvah purify?

How can a proper understanding of Mikvah bring happiness, freshness and fulfillment to your life?

A uniquely insightful book on the concept of mikvah which answers many basic questions relating to the laws of family purity and discloses philosophical concepts relating thereto. Based on the teachings of the Bible, Talmud, Midrash, Kabbalah, Rashi, Ramban and many others.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Visiting A Mikvah
Why Mikvah

When The Mikvah Is Used

Niddah
Conversion
Pots and Dishes
Customs

A Deeper Look

The River From Eden
The Election of Israel
The Holiness of Sex
Man Against Nature
What Is A Mikvah

The Mystery of Mikvah

Water
The Measure of Man
The Letter of Transition
The Ultimate Mikvah

Notes

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