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kabbalism

kabbalism

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A set of secret Jewish ideas about God and the world
  • noun
  • /ˈkæbəˌlɪzəm/
translation icon : cabalismo
  • Her interest in kabbalism led her to study ancient Hebrew texts and mystical teachings.

Examples

  • The novel weaves elements of kabbalism into its plot, blending mystery with spiritual teachings.

  • Some scholars criticize excessive kabbalism as obscuring the practical aspects of religion.

  • Many scholars study kabbalism to understand its mystical aspects.

  • The kabbalism practiced in the 16th century had a significant influence on Jewish thought.

  • Her interest in kabbalism led her to study ancient Hebrew texts and mystical teachings.

  • Many scholars study kabbalism to understand its philosophical and spiritual implications.

  • The kabbalism practiced in the 16th century had a significant influence on Jewish thought.

Synonyms

Kabbalah
vskabbalism
12 9.9

A set of Jewish mystical teachings about God and the universe

is the broader label also used for adherence to secret theological doctrines
kabbalah
vskabbalism
1 9.9

Jewish religious teachings about hidden spiritual meanings in the world

is the wider name that also covers following arcane theological doctrines
Kabbala
vskabbalism
1 9.9

Jewish teachings about hidden spiritual meanings in the Hebrew Bible

is the general term that also covers devotion to arcane religious doctrines
Kabala
vskabbalism
9.9

A Jewish tradition that finds hidden meanings in its holy books

is used more broadly to mean following hidden or arcane religious teachings
Qabbala
vskabbalism
9.9

A Jewish teaching of hidden ideas about God and the world based on Hebrew books

is the general term also applied to secretive theological belief or practice
Qabbalah
vskabbalism
9.9

A Jewish study of secret spiritual meanings in the Hebrew scriptures

is used more widely to include adherence to hidden or esoteric doctrines
cabbalah
vskabbalism
9.9

A set of Jewish teachings about God and hidden spiritual meanings often kept secret

is the broader label that names the originating tradition and its followers
Cabalism
vskabbalism
  • UK
9.9

A Jewish teaching that finds hidden spiritual meanings in the Bible

focuses on the interpretive system as a whole rather than only doctrines or practices
Qabala
vskabbalism
  • Jargon
9.9

A system of secret spiritual teachings based on Jewish mystical ideas

is the original Jewish interpretive system rather than a later adaptation
qabalah
vskabbalism
9.9

A secret Jewish mystical teaching about hidden meanings in religion

is the primary Jewish tradition instead of a similar or imitative practice

Surface Forms

kabbalism singular
kabbalisms plural

Morphology

kabbalism = Kabbalah (transparent) = kabbalah + ism

Formed by adding the productive doctrinal suffix '-ism' to 'Kabbalah', so the meaning 'the doctrine or system of Kabbalah' is directly derived from the base.

Etymology

The word kabbalism comes from the Hebrew word qabbalah, which means 'receiving' or 'tradition' and refers to teachings said to be passed down from earlier teachers. A helpful way to remember it is to think of cabal, a familiar English word for a 'secret' group that carries the idea of hidden knowledge, and that's why kabbalism means mystical or secret religious teaching.