Topics : Mysticism

The Kabbalah: Law and Mysticism in the Jewish Tradition

  Hermeneutic work  — by Alexandre Safran , Esther Starobinski-Safran (1960)

"The Kabbalah: Law and Mysticism in the Jewish Tradition" (simply "La Kabbale" in French, its original title) by Alexandre Safran is a comprehensive exploration of Jewish mysticism and tradition, transcending a purely analytical study of Jewish esotericism. The book offers a complete and harmonious vision of the Hebrew tradition, tracing its evolution from its beginnings to the present day. Safran …

Hermetica

  Ancient writing  — by Hermes Trismegistus? (200BC?)

The Hermetica is a collection of texts attributed to Hermes Trismegistus, a legendary figure who represents a syncretic combination of the Greek god Hermes and the Egyptian god Thoth. These texts, stemming from the Hellenistic period, are foundational to the tradition of Hermeticism, which blends elements of mysticism, astrology, alchemy, and philosophy. The Hermetica encompasses a wide range of …

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