kabala
Kabbalah, also spelled Qabalah or Cabala, is a body of esoteric Jewish mysticism. It seeks to understand the divine nature of God and the relationship between the divine and the universe. Kabbalistic teachings explore concepts such as the creation of the universe, the nature of the soul, and the meaning of the Torah. The origins of Kabbalah are debated, with some traditions tracing it back to ancient Israelite mysticism, while others point to medieval Spain as its primary development period.
Key texts in Kabbalah include the Zohar, a foundational work written in Aramaic, and the writings of
While deeply rooted in Judaism, elements of Kabbalah have influenced other spiritual traditions and gained wider