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Kabbalah or Qabalah (/ k ə ˈ b ɑː l ə, ˈ k æ b ə l ə / kə-BAH-lə, KAB-ə-lə; Hebrew: קַבָּלָה , romanized: Qabbālā, lit. 'reception, tradition') is an esoteric method, discipline and school of thought in Jewish mysticism. A traditional Kabbalist is called a Mekubbal (מְקוּבָּל , Məqūbbāl, 'receiver').
- Christian Kabbalah
The Franciscan friar Ramon Llull (c. 1232–1316) was "the...
- Esoteric
— The scholar of esotericism Wouter Hanegraaff, 2013. The...
- Practical Kabbalah
Practical Kabbalah (Hebrew: קַבָּלָה מַעֲשִׂית Kabbalah...
- Hermetic Qabalah
e. Hermetic Qabalah (from Hebrew קַבָּלָה (qabalah)...
- Sefer Raziel HaMalakh
Page 44b in the 1701 edition of Sefer Raziel HaMalakh,...
- List of Jewish Kabbalists
This article lists figures in Kabbalah according to...
- Christian Kabbalah
Sep 27, 2018 · Kabbalistic Tree of Life. AnonMoos (Public Domain) The term Kabbalah refers specifically to the form of Jewish mysticism that became widespread in the Middle Ages. However, in recent decades it has essentially become a generic term for the entirety of Jewish mystical thought.
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Oct 11, 2019 · Kabbalah is a form of Jewish mysticism which involves interpretation of the Torah (the first five books of the Old Testament). The most important Kabbalistic text is the Zohar, written during the 12th and 13th century and popularized in the 16th century after the expulsion of the Jews from Spain.
A basic introduction to the Kabbalah. By DovBer Pinson. It is important to realize that the Kabbalah is more about losing ourselves than about finding, becoming more other-centered and less ego-centered. The literal translation of the word Kabbalah is 'that which is received.'. To receive we must be receptive.
- What is Kabbalah?Kabbalah means “received.” In common use today, Kabbalah refers to the received wisdom of theology of Jewish practice built upon teachings handed d...
- What are the basic books of Kabbalah?The most prominent book of Kabbalah is the Zohar (“Radiance”), which contains the teachings of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai and his disciples. Other cla...
- Who are the major teachers of Kabbalah?- Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai was a student of Rabbi Akiva and a leading sage of the Mishnah. In the years following the destruction of the Temple in J...
- Is Kabbalah the same as the Talmud?No. The Talmud is part of the “revealed Torah.” Focusing primarily on Jewish law and observance, the Talmud was well known to Jews throughout the m...
- Who can study Kabbalah?Traditionally, Kabbalah was only studied by advanced students who were well versed in Talmud and meticulous in their observance of halacha. Then th...
- What are some basic Kabbalistic concepts?- G‑d is infinite. To make space for our reality, G‑d created a void within His infinite light, whereby He remains present, but cannot be perceived...
According to tradition, the Qabalah is the revelation of God given to man in early times through the mediation of the Archangel most near to God – Metatron. Originally, it was considered so holy that it was reserved as an oral tradition, hence the name Qabalah, which means “mouth to ear”.
Hermetic Qabalah (קַבָּלָה (qabalah), meaning ‘reception, accounting’) is a Western esoteric tradition involving mysticism and the occult. It is the underlying philosophy and framework for magical societies such as the Golden Dawn, Thelemic orders, mystical-religious societies such as the Builders of the Adytum and the Fellowship of ...
