Early Qabalistic Literature

""Early Qabalistic Literature"" is a book written by Arthur Edward Waite, a prominent scholar of occultism and mysticism. The book is a comprehensive study of the early literature of the Qabalah, a Jewish mystical tradition that originated in medieval Europe. The book begins with an introduction to the history and development of the Qabalah, including its origins in Jewish mysticism and its influence on Christian mysticism. Waite then delves into the early Qabalistic texts, including the Bahir, the Sefer Yetzirah, and the Zohar. Each text is analyzed in detail, with Waite providing a thorough examination of its structure, symbolism, and meaning. He also explores the relationship between the early Qabalistic literature and other mystical traditions, such as Gnosticism and Hermeticism. Throughout the book, Waite draws on his extensive knowledge of occultism and mysticism to provide insights into the esoteric nature of the Qabalah. He also includes extensive footnotes and references to other works, making the book a valuable resource for scholars and practitioners of the Qabalah. Overall, ""Early Qabalistic Literature"" is an authoritative and comprehensive study of the early literature of the Qabalah, written by one of the most respected scholars in the field of occultism and mysticism.THIS 18 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Holy Kabbalah, by Arthur Edward Waite. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766128075.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.