Cabbala

/kəˈbɑːlə/ noun

Definition

An ancient Jewish mystical tradition that interprets hidden meanings in sacred texts through special letter and number combinations.

Etymology

From Hebrew qabbālāh meaning 'reception' or 'tradition,' derived from the root qbl meaning 'to receive.' The word entered European languages through Medieval Jewish scholars and has been variously spelled as Kabbalah, Qabbalah, and Cabbala.

Kelly Says

The Cabbala influenced not just religious thought but also Renaissance magic, alchemy, and modern occultism—medieval scholars believed that if you rearranged the letters of God's name in Hebrew, you could unlock cosmic secrets, which is why numerology and Cabbalistic symbolism appear everywhere from tarot cards to heavy metal album artwork.

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