The Kabbalah is one of the most daunting systems of esoteric spirituality given it's complexity, vast literary collection in Hebrew and Aramaic, and the highly technical distinctions between schools among other factors. So, where should one begin between the mysteriously terse Sefer Yetzirah and the monumental Sefer Zohar? Perhaps one of the best introductory texts is also one of the lesser known: Sefer Or Ne'erav (ספר אור נערב - "The Pleasant Light," 1587) by the Safedian master Moses ben Jacob Cordovero, זי"ע. It systematically defends the study of Kabbalah, describes what, how and when to study, how to pick a good teacher, general study tips, a sustained summary of Kabbalistic theosophy, especially the procession and relations of the sefirot, along with a helpful glossary for decoding Kabbalistic texts, especially the Zohar. All in all, it’s a compact, clear and genuinely helpful guide for anyone wanting a historically authentic starting point for the study of Kabbalah.
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Robinson - Moses Cordovero's Introduction to Kabbalah: An Annotated Translation of His or Ne'Erav - 978-0881254396
