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Practical Kabbalah
Branch of the Jewish mystical tradition that concerns the use of magic
Practical Kabbalah
Practical Kabbalah (Hebrew: קַבָּלָה מַעֲשִׂית Kabbalah Ma'asit), in historical Judaism, is a branch of Jewish mysticism that concerns the use of magic. It was considered permitted white magic whose usage was reserved for the adept — those who could identify its spiritual source and usage circumstance as holy (Q-D-Š) and pure (tumah and taharah/טומאה וטהרה), and not eval or impure (qlippoth). The prevalent concern of overstepping Judaism's prohibitions against impure magic ensured Practical Kabbalah remained a minor tradition in Jewish history. Its teachings include the use of divine and angelic names for amulets and incantations. Practical Kabbalah is mentioned in historical texts, but most Kabbalists have taught that its use is forbidden. It is contrasted with the mainstream tradition in Kabbalah of Kabbalah Iyunit (contemplative Kabbalah), which seeks to explain the nature of God and the nature of existence through theological study and Jewish meditative techniques. According to Gershom...
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