Sepher Yetzirah - the Book of Formation

W. W. Westcot, animatarot

Summary

Faithful reissue of the Kabbalistic classic “Sepher Yetzirah” by the famous occultist William Wynn Westcott from 1893. This edition includes: The 32 Paths of Wisdom, The 50 Gates of Understanding, and the original illustrations by Westcott himself.
 
Sepher Yetzirah, The Book of Formation – A Classic of Occultism
 
The Sepher Yetzirah, Book of Formation or Creation, is one of the oldest and most enigmatic texts of Jewish Kabbalah, considered by many to be the cornerstone of occultism and magic.Traditionally attributed to the patriarch Abraham, this text offers a profound reflection on the creation of the universe through divine language, using the 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet and the 10 sephirot or principles of existence.
 
The Sepher Yetzirah by William Wynn Westcott
 
William Wynn Westcott's version of the "Sepher Yetzirah" is especially important because it was one of the first English translations offered with a detailed commentary from an esoteric perspective, providing a vision from the realm of occultism, outside of more traditional Judaism.Westcott's translations of the Sepher Yetzirah are of fundamental interest to occultists and those interested in esoteric and magical Kabbalah.Additionally, this edition includes the texts “The 50 Gates of Understanding,” “The 32 Paths of Wisdom,” the “Supplement to Chapters IV and V,” notes, comments, as well as Westcott's illustrations.
 
One of the Most Important Kabbalah Books - The Book of Creation
 
According to historians, the origin of the Sepher Yetzirah is unknown, and its origins are so ancient that they have been lost to antiquity. It is believed to have been created from both the written and oral traditions (Mishnah), leading to the conclusion that the existing ancient versions were compiled around the year 200 CE.The Sepher Yetzirah in EnglishWestcott's work is crucial because it opened the doors of the "Sepher Yetzirah" to a broader audience outside the traditional Jewish sphere, offering an essential guide for those seeking to understand reality, that is: the relationship between the microcosm of the human being and the macrocosm of the universe.Westcott's edition provides a fascinating approach for those interested in esoteric and less religious and closed spiritual pursuits, allowing the complex Kabbalistic concepts to be understood and applied in more mystical and spiritual contexts.The "Sepher Yetzirah" is a fundamental text for those interested in Kabbalah and occultism because it offers an explanation of the divine creative process that reveals the mystical structure of the universe. Through the combination of letters and numbers, this book becomes a key that unlocks the mysteries of creation, time, and space, providing a foundation for deep meditation and spiritual pursuit.
 
Westcott's edition stands out for its clarity and its ability to connect traditional Kabbalistic teachings with the esoteric currents of his time, allowing the "Sepher Yetzirah" to remain a relevant and fascinating text for students of Kabbalah, occultism, and mysticism to this day.
 
The Sepher Yetzirah is a work of great historical and cultural value, standing out as a practical guide for meditation, understanding, and spiritual introspection.

Available since: 09/05/2024.

Print length: 82 pages.

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