What is the Zohar?
Jewish Mysticism
Esoteric Mysticism
Key Facts About the Zohar
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What kind of literature is the Zohar?

Hint: It starts with K

Kabbalistic

100

What does Kabbalah mean?

"To receive"

100
Is Esoteric Mysticism a synonym of Kabbalah?

Yes

100

Is the Zohar the primary text of Kabbalah?

Yes

200

Is the Zohar the final work of Kabbalah?

No

200

Name one of the three types of Jewish Mysticism

Ecstatic, Contemplative, or Esoteric.

200

When Esoteric mysticism was being developed, what "age" was Spain in.

The Golden Age

200

What does the word "Zohar" mean?

Splendor or Radiance

300

According to traditional Jewish belief, where did God reveal the Zohar to Moses?

Mount Sinai

300

What is the foundational text for Kabbalah?

The Zohar

300

In Jewish mysticism, what does "gnostic" mean?

Anything from the early-Christian era

300

Which iconic phrase in the Torah did the Zohar parse?

"Bereshit" or "In the Beginning"

400

What does the word "Zohar" mean in the bible?

Splendor or Radiance

400

During which century did the concept of Jewish Mysticism originate?

1st Century C.E.

400
In which century was Esoteric mysticism developed?

12th Centure C.E.

400

In which century was the Zohar revealed?

13th century C.E.
500

What country was the Zohar written in?

Spain

500

How does Contemplative mysticism attempt to connect to higher powers?

Through more passive or spiritual means such as meditation.

500

Other than Spain, in which country did Esoteric mysticism originate?

France

500

What does "sefirot" mean?

Attributes of God

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