SMITH, David Chaim. Edited by John S. Rolfe.

First Editions of the First Three Volumes of the "Lightning Flash of Alef" Series [ 3 Volumes + 1 Deck ] "Bath of Bright Silence: A Handbook of Contemplative Mysticism"; "Deep Principles of Kabbalistic Alchemy"; AND "The Thirty-Two Keys, A Working System of Contemplative Mysticism" with Deck.

New York: Privately Published, 2017 - 2020. First Editions. Three hardcover volumes plus boxed deck of contemplation cards. All first editions. Volume I: "Bath of Bright Silence: A Handbook of Contemplative Mysticism", viii + 96pp, Octavo, bound in fine black cloth with blue metallic lettering to upper cover and spine, dramatically illustrated endpages, illustrated dust jacket with French folds, sewn, illustrations by the author printed in white on black background. Volume II: "Deep Principles of Kabbalistic Alchemy", x + 278pp, Quarto, bound in fine black cloth with red metallic lettering to upper cover and spine, dramatically illustrated endpages, illustrated dust jacket with French folds, sewn, b&w frontispiece & illustrations by the author. Volume III: "The Thirty-Two Keys, A Working System of Contemplative Mysticism", vi + 186pp, Octavo, bound in fine black cloth with red metallic lettering to upper cover and spine, dramatically illustrated endpages, illustrated dust jacket with French folds, sewn, b&w frontispiece & illustrations by the author, INCLUDES accompanying 7 x 5 inch (sealed) deck in box. Chaim Smith describes his massive work: "Bath of Bright Silence" articulates a practice derived from the thirteenth-century Iyyun School of kabbalah called The 13 Phases of Tikkun Kadmon describing a contemplative method in which the practitioner immerses within the infinite bath of luminous silence. The immersion invites a diamond-like clarity shining beyond substance, dimension,and time -- posing the alchemical key that unlocks appearance and awareness as asingle magical continuum. The second volume: "Deep Principles of Kabbalistic Alchemy" elaborates upon an array of symbols designed to guide the reader toward the ground of all phenomena, referred to as En (no) Sof (end) in kabbalah. The material is presented in clear yet esoteric terms, free from the common tendencies of psychologization, new-age dilution, and religious mythology. It is a rare opportunity for a deep consideration of profound mysteries that cannot be summarily addressed with conventional language and theoretical speculation, ultimately offering a living invitation into a rare and powerful style of mystical practice. The final volume and deck: "The Thirty-Two Keys" is a system of 32 symbolic images printed as a set of separate contemplation cards accompanied by a highly detailed explanatory volume. The material offers a structural overview of the path of contemplative mysticism based on the non-emanationist interpretation of the Kabbalah. It provides a rare opportunity to put the material to work through a set of daily exercises configured for a 288-day training period. The system is a true amalgam of sources that span eight centuries, unified as a single vision. The depth of its view and methodology make The Thirty-two Keys a truly powerful tool for study and practice that is unique in the Western Esoteric Tradition. All three volumes out-of-print in first edition. ALL NEW. The set in the photographs is one that we had previously - the books being offered here are still brand new in their original shrinkwrap, except the book of "The Thirty-Two Keys" which we took out of the shrink wrap to check the date. Thus all are in Fine condition in Fine dust jackets. Item #74326

Price: $875.00