The Book of Letters: A Mystical Hebrew Alphabet (Kushner)

My wife and I wanted to learn a bit of Hebrew so we could attempt to read the Bible in Hebrew. This book was a good way to start to understand the meanings behind each character. I found the font they used a bit difficult to read (although it did look artistic it was a difficult font to read...and they wrote words at 90 degree angles for some reason which made you flip the book around...that was a bit frustrating)

As a self taught hebrew student, I've been interested in delving deeper into the mystic qualities of this special alefbet. This is a short but potent and beautifully written addition to my library that I am very happy about.

This is a beautifully crafted and elegant book. When I first opened this book I was stunned by the lovely flowing script of Rabbi Kushner's hand writing and it is a precious part of my library.While this book is a brief foray into the living vibrancy of the Aleph-Bet, I highly recommend it. Toda Raba!

I like the book good paperback quality. I just dont like the font used makes it a little difficult to read. Information is great.

Rich, beautiful, dense. A great way to learn the alef-bet from a spiritual perspective.

Lawrence Kushner is a great author and more than one of his volumes rest on our bookshelves. I bought this for my husband and he pretty much devoured it.The book says it is meant for children but we both disagree with the idea that "only" children will get value reading this book.Yes, get it for your child if you want but don't hesitate to open it up just for yourself especially if you are interested in some of the kabbalist ideas on Hebrew letters.

So precious. I use it with my Hebrew students. Just perfect!

This book is a work of true art, in both writing and presentation. The sublime wonder of the Hebrew aleph-beit is wondrous! Every reading reveals nuances of understanding that is amazing!

Beautifully and creatively illustrated and beautifully explained insights and wisdom

Loved this reading this book. In fact I have now ordered other books by Rabbi Lawrence Kushner to read. An interesting and great writer.

Very enjoyable introduction to the spiritual aspects of the Hebrew letters, as well as instructions on how to write, or paint them!

A great starting place to learn about the Hebrew Letters, fascinating stuff!

A delightfully informative and revelatory calligraphic representation of the Hebrew Aleph Beit (alphabet) which I will use in my school. Thank you.

You wouldn't think that an alphabet could touch your soul - but Lawrence Kushner's Book of Letters, the Jewish alef beit, does just that. Each letter is unique and significant. If you want confirmation that G-d inspired the author, read the final paragraph on page 31, referring to Dalet. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is examining Hebrew on a deeper level.

A most fantastic read about the DNA language of the universe. Wonderfully presented in Hebrew calligraphy and bound in manner that the book is difficult to put down.

Great book - love it

Rich, interesting and dense. A great tool to learn the alef-bet from a spiritual perspective.

Excellent

Premier livre du auteur actuellement très connu. Le livre est écrit à la main avec des jolies calligraphies des lettres hébraïques par L.Kushner (édition original du 1977) Livre poétique et savant qui évoque l’atmosphère des vieux bouquins hébraïques et nous rappel l'esprit des années 70.

It was great and it was sent very fast to me. Thank you and SHALOM.

Very good

Beautiful book. Written in calligraphy by hand. Hebrew is written right to left, and this book is to be read back to front, even though it is in English. A very insperational book.