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The Kabbalah Collection serves as an enlightening compendium that explores the multifaceted world of Kabbalistic mysticism through a tapestry of scholarly interpretations and translations. The anthology's overarching themes delve into the arcane and sacred disciplines within Jewish mystical traditions, encompassing a diverse array of literary styles ranging from profound translations to analytical treatises. This collection intricately weaves together historical and spiritual threads that provide a comprehensive tapestry of one of the world's most enigmatic spiritual traditions. Within its pages, notable works emerge that demonstrate the universal and enduring significance of Kabbalah, inviting readers to immerse themselves in its mysteries and wisdom. The contributing authors, such as J. Abelson, Nurho de Manhar, Bernhard Pick, S. L. MacGregor Mathers, and W. W. Westcot, bring together a wealth of expertise and philosophical insight. Collectively, their backgrounds span across realms of theological scholarship and mystic traditions, aligning with the historical and cultural legacies that have shaped the evolution of Kabbalistic thought. Their works reflect the intellectual and spiritual fervor of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a time of burgeoning interest in mysticism and occult studies, which they adeptly translate into a modern context for contemporary audiences. This anthology is an essential trove for those interested in religious studies, mysticism, and esoteric traditions. The Kabbalah Collection offers a unique opportunity to engage with a spectrum of perspectives and styles, cultivating a deeper understanding of Kabbalistic themes. Its educational value is undeniable, making it a crucial text for anyone wishing to gain insights into the spiritual dialogue fostered between these distinguished thinkers. Through this collection, readers are invited to engage with a rich dialogue from myriad voices, gaining a holistic appreciation of the mystical and scholarly vibrancy contained within its pages.

Daring new theories of masculinity, built from a large and geographically diverse interview study of transgender men American masculinity is being critiqued, questioned, and reinterpreted for a new era. In Men in Place Miriam J. Abelson makes an original contribution to this conversation through in-depth interviews with trans men in the U.S. West, Southeast, and Midwest, showing how the places and spaces men inhabit are fundamental to their experiences of race, sexuality, and gender.Men in Place explores the shifting meanings of being a man across cities and in rural areas. Here Abelson develops the insight that individual men do not have one way to be masculine—rather, their ways of being men shift between different spaces and places. She reveals a widespread version of masculinity that might be summed up as “strong when I need to be, soft when I need to be,” using the experiences of trans men to highlight the fundamental construction of manhood for all men.With an eye to how societal institutions promote homophobia, transphobia, and racism, Men in Place argues that race and sexuality fundamentally shape safety for men, particularly in rural spaces, and helps us to better understand the ways that gender is created and enforced.