The Zohar is composed in the form of a mystical novel. The hero is Rabbi Shim-on son of Yohai, a saintly disciple of Rabbi Akiva who lived in the secondary century in the land of Israel. In the Zohar, Rabbi Shim'on and his companions wander through the hills of Galilee, discovering and sharing secrets of Torah.<BR>Volume Two consists of the Zohar's commentary on the patriarchal narratives (Genesis 12:1-32:3). The wandering rabbis continue their travels, sharing their mystical insights, coming upon wisdom in the most astonishing ways from a colorful cast of characters they meet on the road.