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Definition:
The term kabbalah comes from the Hebrew word kabel, which means "to
receive" and is often translated simply as "tradition." In practice, Kabbalah is a
mystical, numerological, and esoteric Jewish tradition based upon occult readings of
the Torah and other ancient Jewish writings. Over the course of time, many new-Jewish
elements were also adopted, including Gnosticism, Platonism, and more.
Also Known As: none
Alternate Spellings: cabbala, cabal, kabalism
Common Misspellings: none
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