Q.B.L. or the Bride's Reception (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163581124)

Q.B.L. or the Bride's Reception is a book written by Frater Achad, which explores the mystical and esoteric teachings of the Qabalah. The Qabalah is a system of Jewish mysticism that seeks to understand the nature of God and the universe through symbolic interpretation of the Hebrew Scriptures. The book is divided into three parts, each of which explores a different aspect of the Qabalah. In the first part, Achad provides an introduction to the Qabalah and its basic principles, including the Tree of Life, the ten Sephiroth, and the four worlds. He also discusses the relationship between the Qabalah and other mystical traditions, such as Hermeticism and Alchemy. The second part of the book focuses on the Tarot, which is often used as a tool for divination and spiritual insight. Achad explores the symbolism of each of the 22 Major Arcana cards, linking them to the Sephiroth and the paths on the Tree of Life. The third and final part of the book is a series of meditations and visualizations designed to help the reader connect with the spiritual energies of the Qabalah. These exercises are intended to deepen the reader's understanding of the Qabalah and to facilitate personal growth and spiritual development. Overall, Q.B.L. or the Bride's Reception is a comprehensive and insightful guide to the principles and practices of the Qabalah, written by a respected authority in the field. It is recommended for anyone interested in Jewish mysticism, esoteric spirituality, or personal transformation.Being a Short Cabalistic Treatise on the Nature and Use of the Tree of Life, With a Brief Introduction and a Lengthy Appendix by Frater Achad. Contents: The Formation of the Tree of Life being a Qabalistic Conception of the Creative Process; Concerning the Natural Basis of Correspondences in the Hebrew Alphabet; Of the Twenty-two Paths with Their Yetziratic and Colour Correspondences; Concerning the Tarot Trumps and Their Attributions to the Hebrew Alphabet; Some Account of the Ineffable Name and of the Four Worlds with Their Correspondences to the Minor Arcana of the Tarot; Concerning the Macrocosm and the Microcosm and how by Means of the Tree of Life We May Learn to Unite Them; Concerning the Literal Qabalah and the Methods of gematria, Notaricon and Temurah; Concerning Numbers, Symbols and Matters Cognate; Of that which Was and Is and Shall Be; Of the Kingdom and of the Bride.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Frater Achad
ISBN-10: 1163581127
ISBN-13: 9781163581124
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 174
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.94lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d