The Secrets of Ancient Knowledge Buried for Centuries
This period saw the rise of movements such as alchemy and the study of Kabbalah, which sought a deeper understanding of reality through a synthesis of science and spirituality.
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He noted that the real Old Testament comprises three core writings: the Torah, the Talmud, and the Zohar (the mystery teachings or Kabbalah).
Decoding the Kabbalah Tree
Gafni introduces Kabbalah, describing it as a science of intimacy, and introduces the Tree of Life, a key Kabbalistic concept that conveys the mathematical structure of divinity.
Kabbalah, according to Gafni, is not only about mysticism but also a systematic "mathematics of intimacy." This framework, primarily represented by the Tree of Life, is built on ten "stories" or emanations (sefirot) that express the qualities of divinity.
Kabbalah, derived from the Hebrew word for "to receive," represents the practice of opening oneself to the fullness of reality.
Gafni traces the origins of Kabbalah to ancient times, possibly as far back as Abraham.
He explains that while often perceived as mysticism, Kabbalah is better understood as a set of interior sciences, offering a deep understanding of the cosmos through the lens of intimacy.
This reflects a principle of "non-rejection" found in traditions like Tantra and Kabbalah, where nothing is excluded, and even failures are integral to the larger journey.
Overview of the Tree of Life
Spirit Science introduces the topic of the Kabbalah, commonly referred to as the Tree of Life.
The Kabbalah is seen as a fundamental system that describes the nature of the universe and the interconnection of all creation.
The Kabbalah also incorporates the four elements—fire, water, air, and earth—into its structure.
The four worlds of the Kabbalah reflect these elements:
These stages describe the process of creation in the Kabbalah.
Spirit Science encourages further exploration of the Kabbalah, noting that this is only the beginning of a deeper understanding.
Gatria and the Hebrew Alphabet
This structure creates a system where words can also be interpreted numerically, making some texts, like the Kabbalah, inherently coded.
Changing Consiousness
This included influences from Egyptian death and rebirth mysteries, Jewish Kabbalah, and Christian mysticism.
Seth
Adam gave Seth secret teachings that would become the Kabbalah.
Solomon
Early adherents of the Kabbalah portray Solomon as having sailed through the air on a throne of light placed on an eagle, which brought him near the heavenly gates as well as to the dark mountains behind which the fallen angels Uzza and Azzazel were chained; the eagle would rest on the chains, and Solomon, using the magic ring, would compel the two angels to reveal every mystery he desired to know.
Celestial being or Angles
In various angelic hierarchies, including some interpretations of Kabbalah, the Erelim are considered one of the angelic orders.
The term "Ishim" is another designation for a class of celestial beings or angels within certain Jewish mystical traditions, including Kabbalah.
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The term "Ishim" is another designation for a class of celestial beings or angels within certain Jewish mystical traditions, including Kabbalah.