The Body and Its Symbolism – A Kabbalistic Approach

By Annick de Souzenelle, translated by Christopher Chaplin and Tony James.

457 Pages | Original published in 1974, fifth edition 2015 | Paperback | Theosophical Publishing House, Wheaton | ISBN: 9780835609326

An Embodied View of the Kabbalah

The Body and Its Symbolism is an intricate and profound expression of Kabbalistic symbolism applied to the human body. It represents the life work of nurse anesthetist and psychotherapist Annick de Souzenelle, whose tremendous understanding has been partially inspired by the depth psychology of C.G. Jung. Based on her deep knowledge of biblical Hebrew, her readings of the Bible shed new light on the Creation story, the nature of the Feminine, and the ultimate vocation of every human being. A best seller in France, this new edition, meticulously translated by Christopher Chaplin and Tony james, is the first to appear in the English language.

''This book is clearly the result of a lifetime's reflection, revealing an inherant ladder of order from the physical body to that of the Divine Adam Kadmon. ''
- Z'ev Ben Shimon Halevi, author of Adam and the Kabbalistic Tree.

''A fascinating, embodied view of the Kabbalh. From breathing to sound, from sound to word, from word to action, Annick de Souzenelle takes us on a journey through the Creation story, the Tree of Life, the Hebrew alphabet, Greek and Egyptian mysteries, and more. Her wise GPS on the trip tells us: Knowledge is love. ''
- Dr. Neil Douglas-Klotz, author of The Hidden Gospel