Kabbalah
Kabbalah is the primary form of Jewish mysticism, with esoteric works ranging from ancient to contemporary that aim to shed light on God’s essence, the relationship between God’s eternality and the finite universe, and the inner meaning of the Torah. Central to Kabbalah is the notion that God created the world and interacts with it through ten sefirot, or emanated attributes, and that people can affect God’s actions by influencing the sefirot.
Below all links to available works online (in Hebrew/Aramaic and English if available):
Sefer YetzirahEarliest extant Jewish mystical work describing how God used the Hebrew alphabet and numbers to create the world.
Hechalot RabbatiWork describing the sage Rabbi Yishmael’s ascent to heavenly palaces and the angelic praises of God that he heard there.
Sefer HaBahirCollection of esoteric interpretations of biblical verses, among the first kabbalistic texts.
Zohar
Idra ZutaA kabbalistic work that describes Rabbi Shimon bar Yohai gathering a small group of students on the day of his death and revealing to them mystical secrets he had previously withheld.
Tikkunei ZoharIndependent work in the style of the Zohar consisting of 70 commentaries on the first word of the Torah.
ZoharCanonical text of kabbalah that emerged in 13th-century Spain, traditionally attributed to Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai.
ChadashA collection of Zohar-related material found in manuscripts after the printing of the Zohar.
Ramak
Works of Rabbi Moshe Cordovero, a leading 16th-century kabbalist from Tzfat and teacher of the Arizal.
Or Neerav16th-century Introductory work explaining the importance of kabbalah and detailing a path of study.
Pardes RimonimEncyclopedic summary of early kabbalah composed in Tzfat, among the most influential kabbalistic works of its time.
Ramchal
Works of Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto, known by his acronym, Ramchal, a prominent 18th-century Italian rabbi, kabbalist, and philosopher.
Da'at TevunothDialogue between the intellect and the soul about the purpose of the world and humankind, in accessible language.
Arizal and Chaim Vital
Teachings of the 16th-century founder of modern Kabbalah, Rabbi Isaac Luria (known as the “Arizal”), as recorded by his students, most prominently Rabbi Chaim Vital.
Pri Etz ChaimCompanion work to Sefer Etz Chaim dealing with intentions during prayer and performance of commandments.
Sefer Etz ChaimFoundational anthology of Lurianic Kabbalah presenting its theology and its theory of the world’s creation.
Sha'ar HaGilgulimExposition of the kabbalistic doctrine of reincarnation and other spiritual phenomena.
Shaarei KedushaVital’s guide to living a holy life and attaining divine inspiration through character development.
Other Kabbalah Works
Avodat HaKodesh (Gabbai)16th-century work discussing God’s unity, the purpose of creation and humankind, and esoteric aspects of the Torah.
Be'ur Eser S'firotShort 13th-century dialogue explaining the 10 sefirot (emanations or attributes of God).
Ma'arekhet HaElokutTreatise from 14th-century Spain covering fundamental theological issues of Kabbalah.
Maamar Zohar HaRakia20th-century work defending the antiquity of the Zohar and its attribution to Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai.
Maggid Meisharim16th-century mystical diary of Rabbi Yosef Karo, author of the Shulchan Arukh, recording his conversations with a maggid, or spiritual being.
Megaleh Amukot17th-century work with 252 explanations of Moses’ request to enter Israel in the Book of Deuteronomy.
Mitpachat Sefarim18th-century polemical work against Sabbateanism disputing the authenticity of the Zohar as an ancient text.
Pri Etz HadarFirst extant work of instructions for a Tu Bishvat seder from an anonymous author in the 18th century.
Reshit Chokhmah16th-century work by Rabbi Eliyahu de Vidas that describes a method of meditation that combines visualization and permutation of Hebrew letters
Sefer HaKanaCommentary on the commandments, traditionally attributed to the 2nd-century sage, Rabbi Nechunya ben HaKanah.
Shaarei Orah13th-century guide to the sefirot and the divine names, popular as an introduction to kabbalah.
Shaarei Tzedek13th-century work on the sefirot by the author of Shaarei Orah.
Shuvi Shuvi HaShulamitEarly 20th-century introduction to kabbalistic concepts by Rabbi Yosef Chaim of Baghdad (known as the Ben Ish Chai).
The Wars of God20th-century work challenging the authenticity of the Zohar and claiming that Kabbalah is a form of idolatry.
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