Sigmund Freud and the Jewish Mystical Tradition

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Editor’s Note
It's worth noting that this edition is a fully reedited publication. To honor the author’s intent, key terms are italicized (as in the original), highlighting their importance in his teachings.

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About the book
David Bakan's study explores how Freud's psychoanalysis could have been profoundly shaped by Jewish mysticism, particularly Kabbalah. Core concepts (the unconscious, dreams, and repression) echo ancient Kabbalistic ideas, uncovering Freud's spiritual roots.

About the author
David Bakan (1921–2004) was a pioneering American psychologist and influential thinker whose works explored the intersections of psychoanalysis, Jewish mysticism, human duality, suffering, and research methodology.

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