qabbala

/kəˈbɑlə/
noun
  1. A Jewish mystical tradition that seeks to understand the hidden nature of God and the universe, often through esoteric interpretation of the Hebrew scriptures.
    • Her interest in the qabbala began after reading a book on Jewish mysticism.
    • Many scholars have spent years studying the qabbala to uncover its ancient wisdom.
    • The qabbala teaches that the universe was created through ten divine emanations called sefirot.
  2. Any secret or occult doctrine or tradition; a body of esoteric knowledge.
    • Some conspiracy theorists believe there is a political qabbala that controls world events.
    • The group claimed to possess a qabbala of ancient healing techniques passed down through generations.
    • The artist's work was influenced by a personal qabbala of symbols and meanings.
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