Isaiah Tishby, through his study of hitherto unknown manuscripts and of published works, succeeded in revising the prevalent view of the beliefs and outlook of Luzzatto and his disciples. Luzzatto is confirmed by this book as a central figure at the origins of all modern Jewish movements and as one of the most profound mystics in the history of Jewish culture Introduction by Joseph Dan. Joseph Dan is Emeritus Gershom Scholem Professor Emeritus of Kabbalah at the Hebrew University of Jerusaem