Peter Cole
American-Israeli poet, translator, and editor noted for translations of Hebrew and Arabic literature and for founding the literary press Ibis Editions; recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship and other literary honors.
Books
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1. The Poetry Of Kabbalah
Mystical Verse from the Jewish Tradition
An anthology of Jewish mystical verse spanning from medieval Iberia and the Zoharic tradition to the Safed renaissance and Hasidic song, presenting Hebrew and Aramaic poems that meditate on the sefirot, divine love and longing, exile and redemption, and the cosmic work of tikkun. Clear, lyrical translations and concise contextual notes illuminate the historical, geographical, and spiritual settings, offering a gateway into the contemplative practices, imagery, and metaphysics of Kabbalah while showcasing the music and intensity of the original voices.