Qabala
- noun
- /kəˈbɑːlə/
- Jargon
- Many occultists study Qabala to gain insight into spiritual symbolism.
Examples
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The order teaches a form of Qabala that blends ancient mysticism with modern psychology.
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He wrote several books on Qabala and its influence on Western magic.
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Many scholars study Qabala to understand its mystical teachings.
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The ancient texts of Qabala reveal hidden truths.
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Many occultists study Qabala to gain insight into spiritual symbolism.
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He wrote several books on Qabala and its influence on Western magic.
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The order teaches a form of Qabala that blends ancient mysticism with modern psychology.
Synonyms
Jewish religious teachings about hidden spiritual meanings in the world
A secret, old system of spiritual ideas used to find hidden meaning in holy books
A secret Jewish mystical teaching about hidden meanings in religion
A set of secret religious ideas and practices about God and the world
A secret system of ideas about hidden spiritual truths
A set of Jewish teachings about God and hidden spiritual meanings often kept secret
A set of secret Jewish religious ideas about God and the world
A Jewish teaching of hidden ideas about God and the world based on Hebrew books
A Jewish study of secret spiritual meanings in the Hebrew scriptures
A set of secret Jewish ideas about God and the world
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Qabala is an alternate spelling of Kabbalah from a Hebrew word meaning 'to receive' or 'tradition'. It refers to secret or hidden spiritual teachings that are thought of as 'received' wisdom. A helpful way to remember it is the English word cabal, a common word for a secret group, which comes from the same idea of hidden knowledge.