Sefer Emek HaMelekh: Rabbi Naftali Hertz Bacharach - (VOLUME 1)

Emek HaMelekh: עמק המלך For the first time, the complete Emek HaMelekh of Rabbi Naftali Hertz Bacharach is presented in a clear and faithful English translation alongside the original sacred Hebrew and Aramaic. This revered sefer, foundational in the tradition of the Arizal and the mekubalim of Tzfat, expounds upon the deepest mysteries of creation, the supernal structure of the Sefirot, the secret of the Alef-Beit, and the hidden dynamics of Divine speech and emanation.Prepared for serious students of Torah, this edition preserves the theological precision and mystical integrity of the original text. This Sefer is an essential resource for advanced study of Sod and the inner dimension of Torah, and a worthy companion for those who seek the hidden wisdom passed down from the mekubalim of earlier generations.Contents of Volume I:The Apology of the Rav, the Author — A sacred declaration of intention and humility from Rabbi Naftali Hertz.First Introduction (הקדמה מהרב המחבר) — The foundations of Lurianic cosmology, Tzimtzum, and the Reshimu.The Second Introduction — A continuation exploring the emanation of the Sefirot and the structure of the Divine Names.Thirteen Foundational Chapters — Establishing the order of emanation, Partzufim, and the rectified worlds.The Gate of the Rectifications of Teshuvah (שער תיקוני התשובה) — Fifty-three chapters revealing the inner mysteries of repentance, purification, and ascent of the soul.The Kavanah of the Immersion (כוונת הטבילה)The Gate of the King’s Delight (שער תענוג המלך) — Sixty-two profound chapters unveiling the delight of the King in the harmony of the Sefirot and the rectification of the worlds.The Second Gate — Avir Kadmon (אויר קדמון) — Eight chapters of the primordial state preceding Atzilut, where Light, Air, and Thought converge.The Third Gate.The Gate of Adam Kadma’ah (שער אדם קדמאה הסתום) — Twelve chapters on the Concealed Primordial Man, the root of all emanations.The Gate of the Sphere of the Tehiru (שער עגולת הטהירו) — Six chapters exploring the luminous void and the Kav haYashar within the Light of the Ein Sof.The Sixth Gate — Olam haTohu (שער עולם התוהו) — Seventy-two chapters tracing the worlds of chaos, the breaking of the vessels (Shevirat haKelim), and the preparation for Tikkun. Read more