Kabbalah & Mysticism

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Texts from the Kabbalistic tradition, the mystical current of Judaism. These works, including selections from the Zohar and later mystical writings, explore the hidden dimensions of Torah, the nature of God, and the structure of the spiritual worlds.

Zoharariel and the Secret Teaching

Kabbalah Heikhalot Rabbati 21:1

It involves angels, chariots, and a whole lot of horns. We're diving into Heikhalot Rabbati, a fascinating, and sometimes bewildering, text from the Heikhalot literature. These tex...

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Divine Chariot of Merkavah

Kabbalah Heikhalot Rabbati 21:2

But what if there was a way to bypass all that? That's the fascinating scenario we encounter in Heikhalot Rabbati, a key text in the Heikhalot literature – a body of mystical Jewis...

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Dumiel and Creation

Kabbalah Heikhalot Rabbati 21:3

The Heikhalot Rabbati, a mystical text describing ascents through heavenly palaces, gives us a glimpse. And trust me, it's quite a trip! Imagine this: you've navigated through five...

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Divine Chariot and Dumiel

Kabbalah Heikhalot Rabbati 21:4

It’s not your average velvet-rope situation. This one involves angels, mystical ascents, and some serious spiritual prerequisites. We're diving into the world of the Merkabah, the ...

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Heavenly Court and Dumiel

Kabbalah Heikhalot Rabbati 22:1

This ancient text, part of the Heikhalot ("palaces" or "halls") literature, is all about visionary journeys to the heavens. It's a roadmap, of sorts, for those brave (or perhaps fo...

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Foundations of Being and Merkabha

Kabbalah Heikhalot Rabbati 22:2

Not just in spirit, but…well, that's what the Heikhalot Rabbati tries to describe. It's an ancient mystical text, part of the Heikhalot literature—a collection of writings detailin...

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Divine Chariot and Gamliel

Kabbalah Heikhalot Rabbati 22:4

It’s a powerful image, isn’t it? The freedom, the potential… “Blessed be thou, O Lord, who art wise in secrets and master of hidden things. Amen. Amen...." But what if that ladder ...

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Ishmael's Transgression

Kabbalah Heikhalot Rabbati 22:5

Specifically, we’re looking at section 22. It's a short passage, but packed with intrigue. The story begins with Rabbi Ishmael, a prominent figure in Jewish tradition, expressing h...

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Way of the Patriarchs and Nehunya

Kabbalah Heikhalot Rabbati 23:1

That’s the feeling I get every time I delve into the mysteries of the Heikhalot literature – the ancient Jewish texts that explore mystical visions and ascents to the divine throne...

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