Kabbalah
Kabbalah (kəˈbɑːlə)
Kabbalah (pronounced kəˈbɑːlə) is a set of esoteric teachings meant to explain the relationship between an unchanging, eternal, and mysterious Ein Sof (no end) and the mortal and finite universe (God's creation). It forms the foundation of mystical religious interpretations within Judaism.
Etymology
The term Kabbalah is derived from the Hebrew root kbl, which means "to receive, to accept". This indicates that it is a tradition that was "received" or handed down.
Related Terms
- Ein Sof: In Kabbalah, Ein Sof is the divine origin of all created existence, symbolized by a circle, its endlessness suggesting infinity.
- Sephirot: The Sephirot are the ten divine emanations of Kabbalah, through which Ein Sof reveals itself and continuously creates both the physical realm and the chain of higher metaphysical realms.
- Tree of Life (Kabbalah): The Tree of Life is a diagram used in various mystical traditions. It usually consists of 10 nodes symbolizing different archetypes and 22 lines connecting the nodes.
- Merkabah: Merkabah mysticism is a school of early Jewish mysticism, c. 100 BCE – 1000 CE, centered on visions such as those found in the Book of Ezekiel chapter 1, or in the hekhalot ("palaces") literature, concerning stories of ascents to the heavenly palaces and the Throne of God.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Kabbalah
- Wikipedia's article - Kabbalah
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