Abraham Abulafia (1240–1291) was a Spanish-born Jewish mystic and founder of the Prophetic Kabbalah, known for his unique meditative techniques and mystical Philosophy. His influential works, including "Sefer Ha-Ot" and "Imrei Shefer," introduced complex symbolisms and numerical systems into Kabbalistic Tradition. Abulafia's methods, emphasizing personal divine experiences, significantly shaped later Jewish mystical Thought. His legacy persists in the study of medieval Mysticism and Kabbalistic practices.
Anecdotes
- Claimed to have met the prophet Elijah and commissioned to teach the secrets of the mystical Kabbalah.
- Reportedly arrested by the Pope, but survived Imprisonment through alleged mystical experiences.
- Claimed to have received prophetic visions instructing him to convert the Pope to his mystical teachings.
Magnitudes
- Seek Wisdom through silence, not just study.
- Seek Understanding through the Dance of letters.
- Transcend boundaries; embrace mystical, creative Freedom.
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