Mysticism

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Explore 1,124 Jewish texts related to the theme of Mysticism, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Map of the Cosmos and Sira

Apocrypha Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

Ben Sira, that wise sage of antiquity, knew that feeling well. He offers us some pretty direct advice on avoiding such pitfalls in his wisdom literature. He warns, “And so he will ...

Ark in the Temple and Sira

Apocrypha Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

We all do it. But what if that cover is completely misleading? What if the real treasure lies hidden, masked by appearances? Ben Sira, that wise sage whose words dance between scri...

Wisdom of Ben Sira

Apocrypha Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

The Book of Ben Sira, a treasure trove of wisdom literature (also known as Sirach or Ecclesiasticus), certainly thinks so. It tells us plainly: "The eyes of God see his works; And ...

Sira: First Days of Existence

Apocrypha Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

Ever feel like you're just... a tiny speck? Lost in the vastness of the universe, wondering if anyone, especially the Big Guy upstairs, even notices you? Ben Sira, that ancient sag...

Sirach: Wisdom of Ben Sira

Apocrypha Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

The Book of Ben Sira, also known as Sirach or the Wisdom of Jesus, Son of Sirach, wrestles with this very human impulse. It poses the question: If I sin in secret, who's to know? T...

Ein Sof and Sira

Apocrypha Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

The ancient wisdom of Ben Sira, a sage writing over two thousand years ago, knew all about it. He understood the anxieties and struggles we still face today. Let’s dive into one li...

Wisdom of Samuel and Sira

Apocrypha Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

Ben Sira, in chapter 46 of his wisdom text, paints a vivid portrait of Samuel, a leader renowned for his unwavering faith and powerful connection to God. It's a portrait that reson...

Hidden Wisdom of Elisha

Apocrypha Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

Ben Sira, in his wisdom, paints a vivid picture of this powerful figure. He writes, "Who was written truly for the time, to stop anger before the rage of God; to return the hearts ...

When God Created and Sabbath

Apocrypha Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

The sheer magnitude of creation, neatly organized into a divine schedule. It’s mind-boggling, isn't it? Our little peek into that schedule comes from the Book of Jubilees, a text s...