Kabbalah has become, in many ways, the theology of Judaism and one of the pillars of esoteric spirituality more generally. Despite this, the origins of the Kabbalah remain mysterious. In this episode of Esoterica we explore some of the earliest texts, groups, and figures of the early Kabbalah including the Unique Cherub Circle, the Sefer Bahir and the Iyyun (Contemplation) circle.

Recommended Reading:

Dan The Early Kabbalah 9780809127696
Verman The Books of Contemplation 9780791407202
Kaplan Sefer Bahir (w/ caveats) 9780877286189

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