Amidst the rich panoply of jewish kabbalah, abraham abulafia resonates the most with modern, philosophically minded seekers of direct mystical experience. This class introduces us to abulafias source material that emphasizes the true nature of both the absolute and the subjective mind, and. Abraham abulafia has 34 books on goodreads with 276 ratings. Secrets of the torah is the second commentary by rabbi abraham abulafia on the rambams guide for the perplexed, written around 1280. As my patron youll receive the complete pdf of my forthcoming english translation of abraham abulafias light of the intellect, a classic jewish kabbalah meditation handbook. Sefer ha geulah 1273, sefer hayyei hanefesh, and sefer sitrei torah. From what we know of his biography based on his own accounts, and those of outside sources he lived a very unusual life for a kabbalist. Books by abraham abulafia author of abraham abulafia. This class introduces us to abulafia s source material that emphasizes the true nature of both the absolute and the subjective mind, and its relationship to metaphysical mystical realities. The pearl, the son and the servants, in abraham abulafias parable. It will be clear to readers that the contributors who are present in this volume represent the widest possible range of methodological and hermeneutical approaches.
He was born in zaragoza, spain in 1240 and is assumed to have died sometime after 1291, following a stay on the small and windswept island of comino, the smallest of the three inhabited islands that make up the maltese archipelago. He spent most of his career at the university of cambridge, initially as a lecturer, and was finally promoted internally from reader to the position of professor, at the age of 51, in the year 2000. This class introduces us to abulafias source material that emphasizes the true nature of both the absolute and the subjective mind, and its relationship to metaphysical mystical realities. Books of the mekkubal form spain rabbi avraham abulafia 12401291.
Abraham abulafia, the founder of the ecstatic kabbalah, exposed a mysticism that includes a deep interest in language as a universe in itself, to be studied as the philosophers study nature, in order to attain higher knowledge than natural science and speculative philosophy. He explains that the world to come is a state of consciousness that everybody. Torah of moses, and oral law is also referred to as kabbalah in posttalmudic literature. Here is a selection of essential texts on abulafia s method of jewish meditation to help. The anonymous scribe penned the text in two columns in a tidy semicursive italian. Here is a selection of essential texts on abulafias method of jewish meditation to help those interested in exploring this path. Early jewish mysticism was divided into two main branches, the maaseh merkavah. The pearl, the son and the servants, in abraham abulafia. Notes on the study of early kabbalah in english hermetic kabbalah. Sitrei torah secrets of the torah by abraham abulafia. It is widely said by many poskim, ashkenazi and sephardi alike, that one who denies the authenticity of the sitrei torah is as one who denies the entire torah.
Mishneh torah, where he dispenses to the jews a tool for dealing. Rabbi abraham abulafia aka abraham ben samuel abulafia aka. Sitre torah by abraham ben samuel abulafia the british. Abraham abulafia books list of books by author abraham. Jan 26, 2018 lesson 1 introduction into the abulafian way. Guiding the hand of the seeker, abulafia leads him in his direct experience of god. He explains that the world to come is a state of consciousness that. Meir abulafia was the most authoritative spanish talmudist during the first half of the th century. This class introduces us to abulafia s source material that. Abraham abulafia books list of books by author abraham abulafia. Our mission is to strengthen jewish peoplehood, identity and pluralism and ensure that judaism is a compelling force for good in the 21st century. Jan 28, 2018 lesson 3 angel and mind in sefer sitrei torah. Abraham ben samuel abulafia was the founder of the school of prophetic kabbalah. Jul, 2016 the practical kabbalah of abraham abulafia survived centuries of censorship.
Sheva netivot ha torah the seven paths of torah by abraham abulafia english and hebrew edition this book demonstrates the primacy of kabbalah over every. In sefer sitrei torah, one of abulafias three commentaries on the secrets of the guide, he analyzes the various meanings of the word maaseh, which may. Sefer hageulah 1273, a commentary on the guide for the perplexed sefer ayyei hanefesh, a commentary on the guide for the perplexed. The unified name is the mystery of the torah and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth ex 9. This class introduces us to abulafias source material that. Sheva netivot hatorah the seven paths of torah by abraham abulafia english and hebrew edition this book demonstrates the primacy of kabbalah over every.
Nondenominational meditation techniques for ecstasy and kabbalah. Abraham abulafia 12401291 is the most important figure in the prophetic kabbalah, and among the most fascinating kabbalists in our historical record. Pdf abraham ben samuel abulafia and the prophetic kabbalah. Pdf abraham abulafias mystical reading of the guide for the. Sefer sitre torah book of the secrets of the torah, which abulafia completed in 1280 ce, is essentially a commentary on maimonides philosophical masterwork guide to the perplexed. The unified name is the mystery of the torahand that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth ex 9. In his thirties he was already one of the three appointed rabbis on the toledo jewish court. Yefeifiyah, metatron and acquiring the torah in megaleh amuqot 53. Abulafia based many of his teachings on maimonides guide of the perplexed. One of the other two was joseph ibn migashs son, meir. The pearl, the son and the servants, in abraham abulafias.
This book by rabbi abraham abulafia is his second work of commentary on the rambams moreh nevuchim. In case you missed my previous articles about abraham abulafia, titled abulafia kabbalah. Chanting the name jhvh the meditative techniques created by abraham abulafia and his followers are unusual in several respects. Jun 30, 2016 jewish philosopher abraham ibn abulafia was born in zaragoza, spain, in 1240 ce and is considered the founder of the school of prophetic kabbalah. Here is a selection of essential texts on abulafia s method of jewish meditation to help those interested in exploring this path. Sep 23, 2009 sitrei torah, secrets of the torah, vol. Abraham abulafia wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. In the latter part of the thirteenth century, at the time when theosophic kabbalah the primary strand of kabbalah, aimed at understanding and affecting the divine world was. Abraham abulafia abraham abulafia s light of the intellect 1285, vat. Sheva netivot hatorah the seven paths of torah by abraham abulafia.
For the excellence of his name will not be evident to the masses except through that. It is a group of books including commentary on the mystical aspects of the torah the five books of moses and scriptural interpretations as well as material on mysticism, mythical cosmogony, and mystical psychology. Language, torah, and hermeneutics in abraham abulafia. First, they are some of the clearest meditative techniques in all of the kabbalah, and come with directions that even a beginner may understand. It is in the context of than three commentaries on it, sitrei torah, ijayyei hanefesh, and sefer this letter that abulafia responds in a rather acerbic manner to the. Sitre torah by abraham ben samuel abulafia the british library.
Shop amongst our popular books, including 20, ohr hasechel light of the intellect, chaye haolam haba life in the world to come and more from abraham abulafia. The development of kabbalah in its early stages saw many terms used to refer to the tradition, such as sitrei torah and razei torah secrets of the torah in the talmud. Abraham abulafia, providence university inc editor. See all books authored by abraham abulafia, including sefer haot the book of the sign, and english translations, and more on. Meaning and history of kabbalah in languedoc, catalonia, castile and italy, abraham abulafia was a kabbalist. Zohar project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks read.
Amidst the rich panoply of jewish kabbalah, abraham abulafia resonates the most with modern, philosophically minded. Kabbalah, also spelled qabalah or cabala, is the term traditionally used to describe the mystic and secret teachings in judaism. Please go to my patreon abraham abulafia kabbalah translation project page to pledge your support and secure your pdf and print copies of the first complete and reliable. Jewish philosopher abraham ibn abulafia was born in zaragoza, spain, in 1240 ce and is considered the founder of the school of prophetic kabbalah. The validity and authenticity of the sitrei torah secrets of torah is undeniable in all torah faithful orthodox communities. Apr 10, 2018 sitrei torah, secrets of the torah, vol. Abraham abulafias most popular book is abraham abulafia. Abraham abulafia abraham abulafias light of the intellect 1285, vat. Abraham abulafia 1240 1291, spanish cabalist world. Baixe no formato pdf, txt ou leia online no scribd.
Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Read or download sitrei torah, secrets of the torah, vol. Splendor or radiance is the foundational work in the literature of jewish mystical thought known as kabbalah. First, they are some of the clearest meditative techniques in all of the kabbalah, and. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Avaliable format in pdf, epub, mobi, kindle, ebook and audiobook. David abulafia, fsa, frhists, fba born 12 december 1949 is an english historian with a particular interest in italy, spain and the rest of the mediterranean during the middle ages and renaissance. Sefer sitrei torah 1280, a commentary on the guide for the perplexed ayyei haolam haba life of the world to come 1280 or hasekhel light of the intellect. Abraham abulafia and ecstatic kabbalah see other formats. Sefer hageulah 1273, sefer hayyei hanefesh, and sefer sitrei torah. May 09, 2018 abraham abulafia 12401291 is the most important figure in the prophetic kabbalah, and among the most fascinating kabbalists in our historical record. The shalom hartman institute is a leading center of jewish thought and education, serving israel and world jewry. Netivot ha torah the seven paths of torah sitrei torah, secrets of the torah, vol. Secrets of the torah, volumes 1 and 2, translated by yaron eden hadani.
588 18 24 1476 40 245 600 78 90 1505 1100 768 1093 556 1035 326 81 954 787 1512 1300 789 286 1589 1503 302 1430 1464 141 141 1043 1115 432 1427 1000 134 169 83 465 781 51 272 201