RACHEL'S BAG
In Search of the Qabalah of Our Mothers
Rachel's Bag begins with the story of the biblical Rachel
and takes us on a mystical journey in search of the Qabalah
of our mothers. As we sojourn, we are invited to contemplate
the controversial contents of the camel bags Rachel packed
when she left her homeland, and to question as did she:
What would we risk our lives to preserve?
Ten stories of women in the Bible, who were instrumental in
shaping history, are illuminated to show they were in
possession of a vision informed by that wisdom
now called Qabalah. These stories, from the perspective of
poet, scholar, and mystic Caron McCloud, call us to a
vision capable of shaping and sustaining our own history in
these difficult times. McCloud brings a rare offering to the altar
of the wisdom books. People of all traditions in search of
their own ancestral legends and personal truths will benefit
from this work.
This caravan is about to depart. Will you join us?
EXCERPTS
From Introduction
From Prologue
From Illustrations
From Chapter Opening Poems
From First Chapter
