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Kabbalah History

Kabbalah is derived from the Hebrew word for "tradition." Kabbalah arose from Judaism, which originated more than 3500 years ago in modern-day Israel.

In Suite101's Kabbalah History topic, you'll learn about famous Kabbalists, including the "Father of Kabbalah" Isaac the Blind, Moses Nahmanides, Eleazar Rokeach, Abraham Abulafia and Isaac of Acre, among others. In addition to learning about the origin and history of this form of Jewish mysticism, you'll also learn about early Rabbinic Kabbalah and Biblical Kabbalah.

Latest articles in Kabbalah History

 Isaac of Acre – Theurgy and Ecstasy in the Kabbalah

Isaac of Acre union of theosophical Kabbalists and ecstatic Kabbalists placed him as the direct antecessor to Safedian Kabbalah which arose after him.

Jun 30, 2010 – Daniel Gigi

Abraham Maimonides – The Jewish Sufi

How Islamic mysticism, known as Sufism, entered Jewish practice and helped formulate the practices of the later Kabbalists.

Jun 29, 2010 – Daniel Gigi

Eleazar Rokeach of Worms – Kabbalah and Magic

Eleazar Rokeach was the leader of a Jewish Kabbalistic sect which would have repercussions that can still be felt today.

Jun 29, 2010 – Daniel Gigi

Eliphas Levi and the Renaissance of Magic

Eliphas Levi, self taught in the cannon of Western hermetic practices, became a catalyst for a renaissance in the study of the Kabbalah and tarot.

Jun 12, 2010 – Alethea Eason

The Tree of Life: Kabbalah

The Kabbalah allows students to contemplate various aspects of God and spiritual evolution. The Tree of Life is the organizational system that is used.

Jun 10, 2010 – Alethea Eason

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