Abraham Abulafia is one of the greatest kabbalists in history forging a new form of mysticism by combing the ideas of the Sefer Yetzirah (Book of Formation) with the philosophical rigor of Maimonides. In this episode of Esoterica, we explore just how he forged this amazing synthesis by analyzing the role of the 'active' or 'agent' intellect in his ecstatic mysticism.

Let's Talk Religion's Episode    • Abraham Abulafia & Ecstatic Kabbalah  

Recommended Readings:

Gross Edition of Abulafia (13 vols) https://seforimcenter.com/RabbiAvrah...
Ideal The Mystical Experience in Abraham Abulafia 9780887065538
Kellner Maimonides' Confrontation with Mysticism 9781904113294
Pines The Guide of the Perplexed 9780226502304 & 9780226502311
Strauss Persecution and the Art of Writing 9780226777115

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