https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sg76qwf2j6s
Jewish mysticism is one of the foundations for Western Esotericism and this video explores some of the earliest strata of those mystical texts. In the Merka

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Kabbalah - Merkabah Hekhalot and Sar Torah Mysticism - Ancient Chariot and Angelic Kabbalah - Solomon's Temple Investigation Marathon 715 Topics Western Esotericism , Mysticism , Merkavah , Hekhalot , Sar Torah , Sefer HaRazim

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Merkabah ( Hebrew: מֶרְכָּבָה, romanized : merkāḇā, lit. 'chariot') [1] or Merkavah mysticism [2] (lit. Chariot mysticism) is a school of early Jewish mysticism, c. 100 BCE - 1000 CE, centered on visions such as those found in Ezekiel 1 or in the hekhalot literature ("palaces" literature), concerning stories of ascents to the

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Jewish mysticism has a rich and complex tradition dating back to the second century C.E. when merkavah mysticism emerged. The merkavah mystics aimed to recreate the experience of the breathtaking vision of the heavenly chariot described in the book of Ezekiel, while the heikhalot mystics focused on the journey through heavenly precincts. Discussions about the merkabah were limited to worthy

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From the 1st to 2nd century CE, Merkabah Mysticism evolved into a more esoteric and mystical practice. This phase is marked by detailed accounts of mystical ascents, encounters with celestial beings, and complex rituals. " Hekhalot Zutartey " and " Hekhalot Rabbati " are particularly notable for their intricate portrayals of the

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Merkava-Jewish-mysticism
Merkava, the throne, or "chariot," of God as described by the prophet Ezekiel (Ezekiel 1); it became an object of visionary contemplation for early Jewish mystics. Merkava mysticism began to flourish in Palestine during the 1st century ad, but from the 7th to the 11th century its centre was in Babylonia.. Merkava mystics probably experienced ecstatic visions of the celestial hierarchies

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8LBP4Y-hRM
A 14 part lecture series on Jewish Mysticism and Kabbalah3. Focuses Merkabah (Chariot) / Hekhalot (Palaces) mysticism, the Shi'ur Komah texts and Sar Torah o

https://www.academia.edu/4881092/Notes_on_the_Study_of_Merkabah_Mysticism_and_Hekhalot_Literature_in_English
This paper focuses on the Jewish magical tradition as practiced in the Islamicate world in the Middle Ages. It begins with a bird's-eye survey of the available evidence - both the extant magical texts and objects, and the discussions of such texts and practices by non-practitioners - and turns to a survey of the aims and techniques of the magical rituals themselves.

https://www.jstor.org/stable/23363778
contribution, denoting a positive conception of the Godhead. The. ancient system of the "ascension to the merkabah" as mystical acitivity. is absent in the kabbalah, but is replaced by a magical concept of kabbalistic symbolism which gives an active dimension to the new mystical school.

http://www.digital-brilliance.com/kab/karr/mmhie.pdf
20103 1 Notes on the Study of Merkabah Mysticism and Hekhalot Literature in English with an appendix on Jewish Magic Don Karr [The original version of this article appeared as an appendix to the fourth edition of A Guide to Kabbalistic Books in English: 1977-1979, by Don Karr (Ithaca: 1982), pp. 37-40; it was reprinted in slightly expanded form in Collected Articles

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The Chariot (Merkabah) was thus a kind of 'mystic way' leading up to the final goal of the soul. Or, more precisely, it was the mystic 'instrument,' the vehicle by which one was carried direct into the 'halls' of the unseen. It was the aim of the mystic to be. p. 35. a 'Merkabah-rider,' so that he might be enabled, while still in the trammels

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Many of these texts are translated here for the first time and all texts are accompanied by a commentary and by introductory and concluding notes which explicate the text. The first unit introduces the Merkabah tradition, considers the Genesis story and Ezekiel's vision, and then presents the Sefer Yetsira, and Pirkei Heikhalot texts.

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Publisher's summary. The Hekhalot literature is a motley collection of textually fluid and often textually corrupt documents in Hebrew and Aramaic which deal with mystical themes pertaining especially to God's throne-chariot (the Merkavah). They were composed between late antiquity and the early Middle Ages, with roots in earlier traditions and

https://rboustan.scholar.princeton.edu/document/150
Hekhalot literature represents the earliest extensive collection of Jewish mystical writings from Late Antiquity and the early Middle Ages. Hekhalot compositions are characterized by a unique, if eclectic, literary style. These texts consist variously of detailed descriptions of the topography and denizens of the heavenly realms, the elaborate

https://www.sefaria.org/texts/Kabbalah
Kabbalah is the primary form of Jewish mysticism, with esoteric works ranging from ancient to contemporary that aim to shed light on God's essence, the relationship between God's eternality and the finite universe, and the inner meaning of the Torah. Central to Kabbalah is the notion that God created the world and interacts with it through ten sefirot, or emanated attributes, and that

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The Hekhalot literature is a genre of Jewish esoteric and revelatory texts produced some time between late antiquity - some believe from Talmudic times or earlier - to the Early Middle Ages . Many motifs of later Kabbalah are based on the Hekhalot texts, and the Hekhalot literature itself is based upon earlier sources, including traditions

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The Ancient Jewish Mysticism. Tel Aviv: MOD [= Ministry of Defense] Books, 1993. Dan reviews all of the major topics, issues, and texts in a manner which does not exclude the non-specialist. Ancient Jewish Mysticism expands Dan's earlier chap book, Three Types of Ancient Jewish Mysticism (University of Cincinnati, 1984) — see above 1984 • Dan.

https://www.scribd.com/document/132748572/Guide-Merkabah-Mysticism-Part-3
Guide Merkabah Mysticism Part 3 - Free download as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. This document provides references for topics related to Merkabah mysticism and Hekhalot literature. It lists translations and references for texts such as Shi'ur Qomah, Hekhalot fragments from the Cairo Geniza, and Sefer ha-Razim. It also provides selections of articles and books on

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Kabbalah is an ancient spiritual wisdom that is over 4,000 years old, and it is meant for absolutely everyone. No matter what your country of origin, gender, religion, or culture, Kabbalah offers insights and practical wisdom that can transform your life. The literal translation of Kabbalah means "to receive.".

https://brill.com/abstract/title/13828
The Hekhalot literature is a motley collection of textually fluid and often textually corrupt documents in Hebrew and Aramaic which deal with mystical themes pertaining especially to God's throne-chariot (the Merkavah). They were composed between late antiquity and the early Middle Ages, with roots in earlier traditions and a long and complex

https://www.marquette.edu/maqom/titles123.pdf
Andrei A. Orlov. Theology Department, Marguette University Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA. Whoever is dealing with the Account of Creation and the Account of the Chariot must inevitably fail. It is therefore written, 'Let this heap of ruins be under your hand' (Isa. 3.6). This refers to things that a person cannot understand, unless he fails in them.

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