qabbala
/kəˈbɑlə/
noun
- 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.
- 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.