Abraham Abulafia & Ecstatic Kabbalah

Abraham Abulafia (d. 1291) is one of the most fascinating jewish mystics of all time, who is credited with founding the "Ecstatic/Prophetic Kabbalah".
This video is in collaboration with ESOTERICA: / @theesotericachannel
Sources/Suggested Reading:
Hames, Harvey J. (2007). “Like Angels on Jacob’s Ladder”. State University of New York Press.
Ide, Moshe (1988). “The Mystical Experience in Abraham Abulafia”. Translated from the Hebrew by Jonathan Chipman. State University of New York Press.
Idel, Moshe (1988). “Studies in Ecstatic Kabbalah”. State University of New York Press.
Wolfson, Eliot R. (2011). “Abraham ben Samuel Abulafia and the Prophetic Kabbalah”. In Jewish Mysticism & Kabbalah (ed. Frederick E. Greenspahn). New York University Press.
#Abulafia #Kabbalah #Mysticism

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[@othmanekhoumania824]

I was wondering if there is any connection between the mystical experience with psychedelics. i mean the body produce DMT naturally so intakes of some herbs or some infusion caused those experiencesor inhanced, cause the accounts are similar to those experienced by mystica throughout history

[@TheEsotericaChannel]

@@Randomuser2329 I'm pretty sure the links are there and I have nothing but profound respect for Filip's work.

[@TheEsotericaChannel]

@Literature Survey Good question, you seem to be an expert though ;)

[@Stolas1777]

I thoroughly enjoy the scope of your videos I’ve learnt so much about Islam and enjoy seeing the wide range of subjects you cover as well

[@Stolas1777]

The whole intellect part brings to mind the akashic record for me

[@TheEsotericaChannel]

Wonderful to work together, Filip - these collaboration episodes are just the best!

[@DarkMoonDroid]

LOL I thot some weird co-inky-dink happened that you two came out with the same topic at the exact same time! Sweeeeeeet colab!!

[@Salsmachev]

I'd love to see more of this kind of thing! The interesting academic religious studies channels of KZbin can be hard to find, because youtube recommendations for religion-related content are terrible. Plus it's fun to get a deep dive into a topic from multiple perspectives.

[@Stolas1777]

I so thoroughly enjoy your videos as an Orthodox Jew myself who is deeply interested in esoteric subjects like hermeticism, Rosicrucianism and many other occulted subjects your videos provide me extensive enjoyment shkoyach

[@lukehall8151]

Hey fellas: love both of your hearts and channels. I'd love to see something on Pseudo-Dionysous the Areopagite, the ultimate "Greek bearing gifts." Also, ESOTERICA, I spied with my little eye you talking with Dan Attrell of Encyclopedia Hermetica. Looking forward to the fruits of that encounter. Boys! Let's buy some land in New Mexico and build a Platonic Academy! I tire of tedious Academics. I jest, but one can dream.

[@davidkirby1138]

Both of you together with Angela!

[@glenn-younger]

Thirty years ago, I was introduced to the Kabbalah because I was looking for explanations after having been in a 3 car crash while going 65mph on a snowy interstate. One car hit my right side, sending me into a skid to hit the car to my left. A split second in, I realized I was involved in a situation a whole lot bigger than my human ability to handle. A "voice" rose up from within, equally everywhere present, supremely calm and knowing, that said, "Let go." This went against all my training of driving in snow, but I had no question in my human mind that it was the right course of action. So I did let go. Literally and emotionally. Took my hands off the wheel, feet off the pedals and calmly watched events unfold. Time slowed down as my car did two 360 degree turns on the snowy interstate and eventually ended up in the grass median between the north and southbound lanes. During it all, everything around me emanated Light, even my hands and the dashboard of the car. There was only what is best described as Unconditional Love. Words are too small, really, to contain the grandeur of it all. In that moment, though, I suddenly understood beyond the shadow of human doubt what all the great sages throughout time have tried to tell us: We are One in the Light. I also understood that it wasn't yet my time to leave. I'd come for a reason and I still had a long road in front of me. That's what brought me to delve deeper into the study of different ancient texts, modern sciences, and religions, including the Kabbalah. Listening to you quoting Abraham Abulafia in his description of the different intellectual layers to our connection with God, I get it. They're not the words I use, but I get it. And it's not difficult to understand why his work would've been-and still be-so threatening to others. It's so far "outside the box" of conventional thinking, one needs to let go of favored ideas in order to perceive his core "roadmap to God" (for want of a better phrase). I can attest from my experiences along the way that it isn't always easy, but it's definitely worth it! :-) Thank you so much for the work that you do and your sharing with others.

[@anwara2515]

you need help

[@maninthemirror9732]

You are very blessed and fortunate like most of the people who've come to find themselves enamoured with these powerful ancient wisdom, let us unshackle our minds and spirit from this limiting and vexing material realm and ascend to the glory of ecstatic union. I'm as sure as the sun call's for the day and the moon for the night, that the next so called "saviour of men" will have deeply rooted foundation's and gestation in one of the mystical teachings! Peace and wisdom go with you.

[@TheScamr]

@@anwara2515 Indeed. I have been in snowy car accidents and never one thought to send my soul to hell.

[@TheGuiltsOfUs]

Sounds like a sign of schizophrenia, no offense.

[@Blackowl44]

You have to learn real Kabbalah from a dedicated teacher because the real knowledge is ancient. Most people are playing with a water down version.

[@cofyrights]

Abulafia: I will convert the pope The pope: dies Abulafia: clearly my job here is done

[@elizabethecarlisle1045]

My face hurts! LMMFAO

[@chossenone9508]

he killed him in some way

[@DarkMoonDroid]

LOLOL

[@alchemistsanonymous6558]

Exactly, then install their man in the Vatican and the next 2000 years are in their control. Truly diabolical.

[@Sabrowsky]

"But he's dead" "Yes, converted, from being alive into being dead"

[@ihab2002ahmad]

I would be really happy if you could make a video about Al-ma’ari and his biography and philosophy. He is a remarkable enigma, he’s a critic of Islam and yet one of the most beloved Arab poets.

[@LetsTalkReligion]

I've been interested in doing one on al-Ma'arri, so it might very well happen soon!

[@NadDew]

the first voluntary vegan in the world 😅 he was vegan out of compassion for animals not for religious beliefs. And he was among the first ones to describe the excisional crisis feeling. p.s he criticizes Muslims zealous and sects especially Sufism and Fatimi, not Islam, he said a poem praising Prophet Muhammad.

[@Erumyr]

@@NadDew veganism is a dead Cult, trace it’s history and you Will understand The ancient satanic sect it is

[@gasun1274]

@@NadDew whatever he did amounts to blasphemy

[@lavish_1717]

@Level ARE3RA What does all this do ?

[@IkisDragonFist]

One note - In 6:17 he writes about Ishmael and Esau. In medieval Jewish writing (and probably earlier than that too) "Esau" is a euphemism for Christendom, while "Ishmael" is for Arabs and/or Muslims. Whem a rabbi writes about wars between Ishmael and Esau, this means wars between Muslim and Christian forces; usually crusades. This is also evident in the Zohar, where opression of Jews by "Ishmaelites" is mentioned as particularly harsh.

[@jeffbrownstain]

Every path seems to lead back to magic.

[@wrenlittle8826]

I am truly happy to have found this channel. While I go about with menial tasks I can find joy in education. Thank you.

[@esotericpilgrim548]

There are no words in my poor vocabulary to make comment on this man Mr. Filip & his great words of simple explanation. With lots of love 💗 from a Indian sufi student.

[@elioftheforest]

Can you do a video on Eastern Orthodox mysticism (hesyschia)? Keep up the good work Filip, loving these videos.

[@DarkMoonDroid]

Yes please!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Stahlgewitter]

I assume you saw the video he made??

[@TheOriginalCameron]

@Level ARE3RA Why

[@SeekersofUnity]

Epic job Filip on bringing out the complexity and yet keeping it understandable, truly artful and particularly with such a complex subject. Exciting also to see such dope collabs happening 👌🏻😉

[@LetsTalkReligion]

Especially glad to hear that from you! Thanks! :)

[@jaredplaysaccordion7965]

I'm a simple man. I see a Let's Talk Religion notification, I tap.

[@ammaramsyar7867]

Yup² same. I tap then only read the title. Learning something new everytime.

[@goblin3359]

I'm an atheist, but have a bone-deep love of western esotericism and the study of the occult as significant cultural phenomena. I've heard of Abulafia through Umberto Eco's work, but never knew much about the man besides the fact that he was a Jewish Mystic. Thank you for making quite a complex topic engaging and easy to understand for a rank amateur.

[@ahmedmusa7483]

Seek for knowledge read that Holly book Quran in ur language from apps free educate ur self dear

[@alfredguerra9548]

Unfortunately you are totally confused about esoteric educational schoolings. And I speak from 20 consecutive yrs of freemasonry. Scottish and York Rite. To include Jewish, Islamic, and Christian mysticism. But not limited there and unto. Educate yourself, I wish you well.,..

[@IdRadical]

I myself believe that we exist in Gods mind. Whether we accept him or I believe this is an inescapable truth that I didnt accept for quite some time. I think our spirits are supreme because of our existence and of the cosmos. We are it.

[@BillyMcBride]

Thank you for this good explanation of Abraham Abulafia. My favorite part was the strategy in prayer of not emptying it but oversaturating it with intellectual processes which make for a full mystical experience.

[@NYCMDE]

Thank you for including a Jewish topic

[@queennwanna1]

I remember learning Ecstatic Kabbalah in college, the stories were out this world

[@sitluxetluxfuit4481]

What? What kind of college did you attend ? The invisible college?

[@torinmorris6648]

@@sitluxetluxfuit4481 i think im the only one that gets this joke

[@sitluxetluxfuit4481]

@@torinmorris6648 what a shame, friend.

[@fighttheevilrobots3417]

Kabbalah has been in my family for a documented 500 years. I am likely a descendant of Sabbatai Sevi. Please do not equate what Madonna does to my mystical family tradition. My father taught this mystical practice on three continents and passed away in October 2020. His name was Rav Yishak Benforma . Myself and my brother are in the process of publishing his writings.

[@LetsTalkReligion]

Thanks for sharing, and I'm sorry to hear about your father's recent passing.

[@ny-ne6jq]

Is it black magic

[@urbandiscount]

Nothing to be proud of, being a descendant of such an apikoros.

[@sleeexs]

Deuteronomy 4:2

[@urbandiscount]

i wouldn't be proud of such a lineage, considering what the Shabtai Zviniks eventually became.

[@jonathanallen9596]

Very well done. Those who live as students of kabbalah will appreciate such a efficient yet comprehensive commentary

[@levyyitzhak7398]

The first time I finished one of Abulafia texts my life changed forever. It's real.

[@levyyitzhak7398]

I was studying linear algebra and machine learning (LEARNING is a key paradigm hidden close to the surface of Abulafia's teachings.) I finished 7 books, 3 of them multiple times. One line at a time... the book comes to life, things happen to you in the world that emanate from the book, the teachings and learning you are becoming cognizant of as you break your mind on Abulafian kabbalistic conundrums.

[@coollife5480]

May I ask you what books you read? Thank you ✨

[@levyyitzhak7398]

@@coollife5480 Heichalot, Zohar, Workings of the Chariot, Workings of Creation, Sefer HaTzeruf, Chayey HaOlam Hava, Otzar Eden Ganuz, Sitrey Torah, Ginat Egoz, Shaarei Tzedek, all together with a lot of chassidus (Tanya Likutey Torah discourses of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rav Kook Zatzal (master of prophetic kabbalah in his wn roght), and of course all revealed aspects of the Torah, Halachah, Gemara, etc.

[@coollife5480]

@Levy Yitzhak wow, thank you so much! I will look into those. I don't want to be too intrusive, but...could you say something about your spiritual practices/rituals/routines?

[@levyyitzhak7398]

@@coollife5480 its my pleasure. In my personal experience there is nothing more than reading a lot and constantly thinking over what I learned. Put pieces together, and slowly you get to know your own mind. That's where it all comes from. I know it sounds esoteric, I guess it is. The only thing you really need to get good at is being kind and not judge others, you will find that negative emotions manifest negative things. That's the scary part. I always say it's not that being a Saint is a prerequisite for prophecy, but rather the path of prophecy will inevitably make you a Saint out of sheer horror if nothing else.

[@jmiquelmb]

Great video. I'd just point out as a Catalan, that he wasn't from Catalonia, but the neighbor region, Aragon. At that time they were politically unified though, so the confusion is normal

[@dsm5d723]

I'll make him Sergio Aragones in my mind then. Spy vs Yahweh. Groo the Wandering Jew.

[@albertosanz8446]

Bonastruc sa Porta ( Rabbenue Mosje Ben Nachman Gerundi )...Nachmanides...the greatest Catalan of all times.....greetings from Amsterdam of a madrileno...

[@jmiquelmb]

@@albertosanz8446 There's a street with his name in Girona, I live near the town

[@albertosanz8446]

@@jmiquelmb that's great because Bonastruc was a great man!!! He was born in Girona...that's why it is in his Jewush name...Mosje ben Nacham Gerundi ( De Girona )

[@1JMoney]

Caladan, Arakkis, potato pototo, water of life, seas of death

[@nctunes]

The apocalypse began the day one is born. One is always moving towards the end of this but not the end of one.

[@vtheawesome]

The context in which Abulafia used the term "Messiah" reminds me a lot of the use of "enlightened" in dharmic religions

[@weemps.]

Recitation of the names of god as a method for union with god? Sounds a bit familiar dunnit

[@Capdecapi514]

@@weemps. 99 names of Allah ?

[@Capdecapi514]

@ملقرت ملك صور wym no just no 😂

[@Capdecapi514]

@ملقرت ملك صور do some reading lmao

[@AquaticDot]

@@weemps. Sounds like Moksha in Sikhism.

[@changer1285]

Hooray for Esoterica/ Let's Talk Religion Collabs!

[@lloydabrams5241]

Excellent talk. His similar practices to Indian Yoga came from the Spanish Sufi influences.

[@mjr_schneider]

I'd love to see a video on Gregory Palamas and Eastern Orthodox hesychasm. It would be a fitting next stop on your exploration of the mysticisms of the world.

[@LetsTalkReligion]

😉

[@nezzyslak]

Yes please

[@singhjasbeer5216]

I am from India (Non Christian) and I am fascinated by the concept of hesychasm and essense energy Philosophy of St Gregory Palamas. I also like Orthodox Churches

[@eldruidacosmico]

@@HeddvildNo according to whom? Hesychasm has been well established orthodox theology for more than 700 years, it is based on earlier church fathers and ultimately scripture.

[@eldruidacosmico]

Yes Please!

[@stefanorbost9340]

Just discovered your channel! I can’t possibly describe the joy and pleasure I feel having explored your content! May I express my sincere gratitude for your efforts! Might I even suggest that all could benefit spiritually from your work! Looking forward to your upcoming live stream later today. The very best wishes to you and your loved ones. Congratulations to your very special channel! Greetings from Australia from Stefan 🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@hadror13]

Another very interesting person is Rabbi Moshe Haim from Luzatto Also of course - Isaac Luria

[@michielvdvlies3315]

and Yitzhak Kadhuri ;-)

[@albertosanz8446]

A great man...Jitchak ben Salomon Azkenazi Luria...the founder ( with the help of Mosje ben Cordovero ) of Lurian Kabbalism...

[@zeemo7751]

And you shall feel another spirit awakening within you......amazing i have felt sonething similar to this when i see or hear something amazing that stirs my soul, a song, a poem, standing atop a mountain, watching the moon or stars at night, mainly in Awe of God the rush is exhilirating, this is absoloutely fascinating this man abulafia was on the right track me thinks. Thankyou Mr for this video i shall intend to sign up to you as a patron ss soon as i know how to do it.

[@suhaibqureshi7719]

Great video bro ... May Allah grant you peace and success in your life ... Indeed getting ilm is very important in life and you are the one of those who are providing some of the best knowledge to your viewers like me and i just can say SHUKRAAN to you for this ... May Allah bless you ❤️

[@richardbaroff4911]

Thanks for bringing to our attention this bold and original mystical teacher.

[@corsaircaruso471]

I’m always excited to see your content, and very happy to see you including yet another perspective on mysticism from Abrahamic traditions!

[@LetsTalkReligion]

Glad to hear it! :)

[@bigsawdust4726]

Same, mysticism within the Abrahamic religions is something without all that much easily disgusted content out there (at least that I’ve seen) Not that I don’t do my share of intent study on things occasionally, but I like videos like this because I can listen to while doing something else or before bed, know what I mean

[@johnsondoeboy2772]

@@LetsTalkReligion Hi! Is the book of Nahum an example of the Mandela Effect? Serious question lol. Me and plenty others DO NOT remember it being in the Bible, until recently.

[@debravan-aalst4723]

@@johnsondoeboy2772 always been there

[@johnsondoeboy2772]

@@debravan-aalst4723 In your timeline

[@722georgetonorge]

Thank you for this video! I've been interested in Sufism for a long time so I love your many videos on that, but it's great to see something within the Jewish tradition of "mysticism" here as well. No better place to get a nuanced insight into a complicated topic than Let's Talk Religion. Cheers Filip!

[@LetsTalkReligion]

Thanks a lot! There are a lot of very interesting pararells between Abulafia and Sufism as well. Many of his ideas were probably influenced by some of the practices and ideas floating around in Sufism at the time.

[@silasbishop3055]

This is wonderful. can you do videos on Christian religious minorities of the Middle East? The Greek Orthodox/Catholic, Maronites, Syriacs...have belief systems that interact with their histories and experiences with outside forces.

[@eliseorodas3152]

Very clean approach into the thoughts of Abulafia's Kabbalah. Also the depictions about his life or the mini biography you presented here about Abulafia is remarkable. Thank you for this video.

[@shamrowicz]

Sir you have enlighten me on different aspects of religion and made it very fun and interesting to learn thank you

[@Freddy-Zamora-MX]

This was an absolutely amazing finding! Thank you very much!

[@duantorruellas716]

Filip , this is a brilliant video , great work. With my background in basic theological studies and occult sciences , I gotta say I'm loving every second of this even though I don't have a belly full of the tora I am over 40 . I find abu more interesting than zevi but both made major contributions to the art. I also like the dervishes as well when it comes to reaching that state. Thank you for this beautiful lecture on these qabbalist.

[@jacovawernett3077]

I have experienced many mystical experiences. I call it pealing the onion. I live in a transcendental state. Since I heard the voice of God 8.4.2015..He enlightened me like the Buddha and Yeshua of Nazareth. I was just sitting in the grass in the morning drinking chair and getting ready to do a crossword puzzle. I usually see an eye behind my eyes and the a beautiful swirling tunnel that makes me feel like I'm being pulled forward. Sometimes prescient visions appear. Sometimes images, sometimes words, sometimes numbers. Sometimes all. Lchaim from Jacova born March 11th in a Bethlehem.

[@mazyar_]

Amazing video, thank you Filip, I hope you'll consider making a program on the French Mystic/Philosopher Henry Corbin

[@TheModernHermeticist]

Super interesting and relevant book: Harvey Hames - Like Angels on Jacob's Ladder (links Abulafia and Joachimite apocalypticism/spiritual Franciscans).

[@LetsTalkReligion]

Fantastic book! Used it a lot as a source for Abulafia's biography!

[@lukehall8151]

Hey! I love that book! Attrell, you whizkid! Have you ever read any Deleuze? A modern thinker about which I think I know you'd love to think There's a great book called The Hermetic Deleuze. I am a fool to begin a cite-off with the eminent Mr. Attrell, but there is a difference between a sweet fool and a bitter fool.

[@yqafree]

Excellent research and I liked your angle on this era very much. Much appreciated to see your understanding of mysticism like I witnessed in your Eckhart video

[@LetsTalkReligion]

Thanks!

[@davidpugh5391]

@Level ARE3RA whats this used for?

[@alexanderprice4274]

Fantastic synopsis- WELL DONE! Thank you for your assiduousness & diligence-

[@fatimahemani2707]

Your videos are very clear and concise and of course scholarly objectiveness. Its great you have now teamed up with Esoterica to further enhance knowledge.....

[@pauliedibbs9028]

Yes, and we need more from the *Dastardly Dynamic & Divine Duo*!!!

[@brunavieira9332]

Thats the best Video I ever saw about Abulafia 🙏🏾

[@robininelphame19]

Wonderful video! I love so much that you are talking about Kabbalah! Will you do also a video in which you'll talk about the difference with XX century Hermetic Kabbalah like the Golden Dawn's & Thelema's one? By the way, can I ask you if you can talk about Wicca? And/or about Fairy Faith (which sometimes is seen as a Pagan Survival) in folk Europe? Thank you!

[@ShachiBrandy]

Excellent introduction... Really well done... THANK YOU for detail understanding...Gd Bless❤

[@florian8599]

"a prophet can only appear in the Holy Land" Ezekiel and Daniel: "Are we a joke to you?"

[@1JMoney]

That's the same as saying one must be as an innocent child to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. This is where the Holy Land stems from. The Law merely provides the ceiling to protect the child eternal.✓ For the Kingdom of Heaven comes within, yet is guarded without.

[@steadystudywithme]

Would love to see a video about the difference and similarities between Sufism and Shia Irfaan/Gnosticism

[@kesorangutan6170]

Hey Filip, can you talk about Sabbatai Zevi? Trust me he's super interesting.

[@duantorruellas716]

You can say that again , big influence on the qabbalist but he thought he was the messiah also. If he had not recanted , and been put to death we would have a different jesus today hahahaha

[@user-kt1st4uu9x]

There are still small communities of his followers in turky

[@f.l.fargose6446]

@@duantorruellas716 Jesus too was put to death.

[@duantorruellas716]

@@f.l.fargose6446 yes and both born again in the spirit , our spirit.

[@aquilathered8444]

Thank you and hello from the esoterica channel. I have found my exact experiences described here, even oil, or balm here poured over my head etc. Its been frustrating not finding my relation to all this in full by somebody! The ecstatic channeling out my mouth ( or typing too), mystic dangerous battles, the good visions of yes, writing i dont know, just artistically remember sonetimes, to down scary as hell and im crying freaked out about the bible even experiences seeing everything in the clouds, then being freaked by that. But you must stand by for all day listening, seeking, doing at least 2 things at one time sometimes yes. Depends on what how many days, by the 3rd im all focused on seeing in everything especially. Ist day is hard core info intake; all to gain entry to ecstaticness or i find no peace or good rest. All of this.... Im definitely going to try to read more of his works, for free Oh yes.... I freaked for a period saying where is my master, like a lost puppy. Then i read, when the student is ready, the master takes leave? So i fought with my master, like a relationship. Why i love i dream of Jeannie now I swear he likes the confirmation of my jealousy or whatever Then reasoning kicks in. Um no, im not going to be worse than a lonely cat lady in this already very difficult existence. Love makes it all worth it, and is manifested for me somewhere. I feel this writing is like an xbox achievement unlocking from stagnation.... Its a very long reading, and a scavenger hunt. Im a scorpio so its known when im not amused I philosophize that the begining source is more the intellect, being why comes before, then it feels more like recollecting. God is definitely spirit. The touches are spirit. Consciousness connection with fellow mortals is what i materially have proof if. Synchronistic signs all moments now. The material has become the consciousness/ intellectual waters. I am heard, even though i am always isolated. I sit on a seat, it magnetizes to me, like the empress card. Like the female praying mantis. Luckily, i see others in the light and i have eaten well lmao. You may approach (queen if swords.... Ot if thrones in the tarot but us what the meaning is. I just sit tuned in and use cerebro etc) And definitly limit the panthe9n of mythical symbolic story... Theres a lot of people and spirits everywhere, and lady justice is blindfolded, not seeing the scale, but has a sword... Was crazy for 3 years now. And from the beginning of the harassment, i keep saying its all the same dude. And i hold one in my heart, and i see only the one master in everything and everyone around me ultimately. So ... Yeah. Innocent pure this way, i still am. I say this only because everyone everywhere argues this horribly... As if im acting in abuse of this merciful grace. Sure. Im scorpio 5, and i plead the 5th! Makes sense now.. wasn't working before lol I was just going to say, being time is not much of a thing, rather intellect in the root of the tree of knowledge. Would be descending. The next instant it was better revealed! God does not leave the seeker that cleaves wondering long at all! Compete with that industry (as my spirit box app likes to put it) google and 5 g, smart phones that get slower and broken basically when internal storage is full of my screen shots! More intellect, dumbs down the smart phone to not functioning at all. Were just using simple reasoning, talking it out, to come by these truths that now spoken, become self evident

[@bernardcornellisvanmeijere4375]

First of all thanks for covering a Jewish subject, I really appreciate it. Secondly personally I really dislike 'Pop-Kabbalah' most 'Pop-Kabbalists' don't study much Tanach and Talmud, if at all, which is problematic in truly understanding Kabbalah. Thirdly I can't thank you enough for covering this, you are rather respectful of the religious concepts that you talk about.

[@LetsTalkReligion]

Glad to hear it! I'm very happy to finally be talking about Judaism and Kabbalah. Just like with Sufism, I wanted to emphasize Kabbalah's historical grounding in Judaism to contrast a lot of the, as you call it, "pop-Kabbalah" that is quite prevailent on social media, including KZbin.

[@bernardcornellisvanmeijere4375]

@@LetsTalkReligion I'll tell you a story. Once whilst I was working in the fields of Kibbutz Sede Eliyahu, I was working with a woman from Texas who converted to Judaism because of Kabbalah, the woman in question held a number of heretical beliefs based on her learning of Kabbalah, much of these beliefs revolved around the Prophetic level of the Prophets in the Tanakh, she claimed that Shimon Bar Yochai had a greater level of Prophecy (Nevi'ut) than all the prophets that have, do, and ever will exist, I informed her that that is impossible because at the end of Sefer Torah Moshe (Moses) is said the to the greatest of prophets in Human history (or at least in Am Yisrael), shortly after I pointed that out she investigated it herself on her phone then an hour or so later apologized and corrected herself in saying that Shimon's Nevi'ut surpasses all but Moshe's. Mind you most if not all within the Orthodox world would hold that every Prophet of the Tanakh to have a greater Nevi'ut than Rav Shimon. Also I found it funny seeing my apartment from that ariel clip of Tzfat that you showed.

[@stevenbollinger9776]

Abulafia''s attempted embassy to the Pope provides a striking contrast to something which happened earlier in the 13th century: Francis of Assisi journeyed to Egypt to meet the Sultan al-Kamil, whose forces were battling those of the Fifth Crusade. A halt in the fighting was agreed to, so that Francis could go across the front line. The Sultan's men were very impressed by Francis. They took his simplicity and unworldliness as signs that he was a true holy man, who had been touched by God, and they treated him respectfully. The Sultan liked him very much and asked him what he could do for him. Francis replied that the Sultan must immediately lay down his arms and convert to Christianity. The Sultan sadly replied that he could not do this. Francis was offered many precious gifts, all of which he refused, he returned to the Crusaders' side, and the fighting continued.

[@vanity7venus7]

Abulafia's use of the word intellect makes me wonder if he and Carl Jung could of come to an agreement talking about Jungs concept of the individual conscious merging with the collective unconscious/subconscious...like maybe the mutual terms they used aren't wholly out of context to a similar concept respectively?

[@tbrnad]

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[@TheGuiltsOfUs]

I don't think Abulafia would have a clue what that quack Jung is talking about.

[@vanity7venus7]

@@TheGuiltsOfUs Haha who knows? I think Jung was pretty interesting myself

[@daddyaf945]

Never take sides in a fight between fools

[@thefrantasticmissfine]

32:50 When the mysticism hits...

[@MysticsPlay]

This is very interesing, I am self taught on energy work and I have been seeking unity with God for years (14 to be exact) and all of the steps that abulafia described I went through them. I am not at the very end of the things that were described but currently working upen complete unity with God. The most recent thing in the best way i can describe is I united with what i can only call as the holy spirit and now I am working towards uniting with God. Somehow that also led me to working on opening the heart and asking first Jesus to open it and be then and then God to bless it and reside within it. Currently I am just working upon that second part. But this indeed seems really interesting and intruiging

[@LebbaiGani]

A really amazing and detailed outlook on Ecstatic Kabbalah.. Keep up the good work 👍🏻

[@thephilosophermma8449]

Great video! Can you make videos on Mullah Sadra and his philosophy ?

[@celestialvoyages9340]

i am an alchemical astrologer , this is what i learned on this topic there are 3 crosses at Golgotha 3 crosses in the heavens 3 pillars in freemasonry tracing board 3 path in kabbalh there are 3 sticks in the Native American tradition too in Science there are 3 states of matter , liquid , solid and gaseous it is all the same thing ! and it is absolutely beautiful when understood

[@thomasmacginnes100]

You ‘Left’ out Plasma !!!(!)

[@ColtraneTaylor]

Where did Abulafia stand on non-Jews practising Kabbalah or trying to? I read Aryeh Kaplan saying even Kabbalah is not enough but one needs to know all Torah, whatever he meant. And has anyone ever detailed Abulafia's method step by step?

[@hadror13]

Teaching kaballah to non-jews is a rather new thing for the 21st century. Even kaballah to Jews is limited to after the age of 40 - or... if you are a very prominent torrah scholar - a younger age

[@elkiness]

@@hadror13 Men over 40.

[@shantalynn]

Listen, he was going to *convert the Pope* by teaching him in dialogue. He hoped that Christians would return to Judaism throughout the world. What does that indicate?

[@Aleksandrpajic]

i cant wait for you to do a video on new age stuff like a course in miracles and law of one This is fantastic

[@fatimazahraayad6570]

Thank you for this insightful video! I always enjoy listening to your work. Concerning this video, I noticed that there are similarities in the way Abulafia is using Hebrew letters and god's name and the way Ahmed ben Ali uses Arabic letters and Allah's names in his book ' شمس المعارف الكبرى ولطائف العوارف - Shams al-maʻārif al-kubrá wa-laṭāʼif al-ʻawārif'. Is there a reason behind this striking similarity or is it merely a simple coincidence :)? I truly hope you can do a video about the book I mentioned.

[@justin_messer]

I wonder if we might see a video on the origins of Christian mysticism. I think a really good introduction to that topic would be on the Desert Fathers and\or the philokalia?

[@adamweilergurarye5422]

Thank you so much for this interesting, wonderful lecture.

[@ricktalks7420]

Very True people don't understand the mystical experience. The pleasure and Enlightened feel is after the storm . Nice video very insightful. 👍🏻🙏🏻

[@bcmortimer]

Many, many thanks for posting a suggested reading list!

[@PapaYo4XXX]

followed for your call out of Justin and Esoterica. Great video and thank you for spreading the word about @Esoterica!

[@Giantcrabz]

That story about the pope...omg what great timing!

[@mobmotivation6797]

Do a video on Shams al Maarif it’s a very interesting subject similar to Kaballah maybe could be the source of Kaballah

[@pagesegovia2026]

Wow enlightening stuff and great format! Would be interesting to see how you'd cover Abdu Rozik and his following.

[@bootesvoid1275]

Thanks for the great work. I really had trouble finding info on Abulafia and Isac louria.

[@CCCP_Again]

Great analysis as always

[@pimlico3225]

I always remain true to myself. I AM OVER those that oppose me and their actions. DONE! Leave me be and mind YOUR OWN already.

[@amberinthebox4462]

He has a good voice. It's strong so u don't get bored. Yet calm and intelligent which is soothing so u still can fall asleep if ur trying.

[@nexusgaminguniverse3722]

True haha

[@kalebbillig3472]

Kabbalah Revealed is the best breakdown of Kabbalah...

[@hadror13]

The depths of his teachings are slowly being unfolded

[@amiraly3955]

Please make a combined video on the common and difference between the Juwish Mysticism, Christian Mysticism and Islamic Mysticism??

[@sap2541]

Waiting for your thoughts on "Allama Iqbal". The one of the Great Scholar of India & Pakistan.

[@alsadat77]

He won’t talk about him because Iqbal is a pious and true believer of god.

[@gravewalkerjones935]

@@alsadat77 what a stupid and baseless statement

[@celticchild8024]

Yes coming here from Esoterica. Dr. Justin says hi.

[@harman4038]

I'm glad to see you again

[@ishanbajpai6940]

Thanks for giving me the link to your Spotify playlist. I really love your Desert wanderings playlist, I listen to it on a loop while reading Books now👍🏻

[@LetsTalkReligion]

Thank you very much :)

[@Jazzgriot]

Thanx dude, scholarly thorough as usual. Great channel. Congrats.

[@marycarmenordonez3781]

Hello. This question is slightly off topic, but I did not want to ask it in an older video where it could get lost. Your video on Meister Eckhart was outstanding. Are there any other channels you could recommend that deal with Christian thinkers in a way similar to yours regarding Muslim thinkers and currents in Islam? I.e. secularly? I would be fascinated if someone addressed, for example the Fathers of the Church, the Doctors of the Church, the eastern Christian churches, the topic of the first centuries' synods and councils where doctrine was defined, etc. but from a light accademic perspective, not from a religious perspective. All of that is to say that I am not looking for a Christian channel, but for a chanel about Christianity. Thanks for an< thoughts.

[@LetsTalkReligion]

Unfortunately, I haven't found any other channels talking about the subject from a non-confessional perspective. For early Christianity ReligionForBreakfast is great but I'm not sure that's what you're lookibg for.

[@marycarmenordonez3781]

@@LetsTalkReligion Thanks for the response! That was my initial impression too. I'll check out ReligionForBreakfast anyway!

[@randomango2789]

@@marycarmenordonez3781 Ryan Reeves has a series on the history of Christianity

[@sukhanpreetkaur827]

I love your videos. Hope to see you do one on Sikh philosophy and theology.

[@theomnisthour6400]

Thanks for this segment. I was not aware of this early explorer of Omnist principles and revelation.

[@kindcounselor]

I wonder if the sounds and movements can be compared with Qigong movements....what do you think? And I wonder if the Mystic can be compared to the Sage in the Taoistic tradition?

[@UnbornBliss]

I believe that "sage" is a title of sorts to some Jewish mysticism branches?

[@zakofthenorth2587]

Most certainly, qi gong is a relatively new term emanating from the Chinese ministry of culture in recent times...the ancient arts of internal alchemy have ,perhaps, innumerable modes., 'qi gong practice' , does indeed include verbal and semantic components wich, when practiced dillingently or In some cases by gifted persons, a level of cosmological experience that cannot be described in mere words, can be achieved. Also, beware...an imbalanced practice can lead down psychically dangerous path.

[@moch.farisdzulfiqar6123]

In Age of Empires 2 perspective, that Pope must been researched 'haresy' tech to prevent him to be converted but costing his life.

[@snoo333]

thank you for the video. wish there were more mystical quotes from this Holy man.

[@paulinesereni5417]

Have you ever done a study on Nocmanitie? I'm trying to find information about him. He concluded that based solely on the first chapter in Genesis that there is I believe he said there was 12 dimensions. And today Physicist declared the same thing through sound science what Nocmanitie a sage declared based upon reading Genesis. I would like to know more about him. Thank you, I'm so glad I found your channel.

[@khashy87]

Just like ego death on DMT is bloody scary at first but when you accept that phase you become the light. Dying is scary at first

[@acarrot589]

You already died? :0

[@khashy87]

@@acarrot589 there is no dying your made up ego will die your true essence will exist for eternity.

[@mobmotivation6797]

So how does it work is it actually true

[@zalaegerszeg9527]

Ego death can be done without drugs , and it’s less scary without drugs, in fact it’s pure zero

[@khashy87]

@@zalaegerszeg9527 30 years of meditation?

[@nicolascamacho319]

Thank you, my friend. You are a force of The Almighty.... 🌌

[@theexile1155]

You were predestined to be different(Romans 8:29), he who has an ear to hear, let him hear(Mark 4:9). HALLELUYAH!(PRAISE YE YAH!)

[@jonathanjensen189]

I can't believe that this guy actually thought the same things that I am thinking. I wonder if he knew the allegory of knowledge, and how being or living is equivalent to knowledge, while understanding is love, and how being itself necessitates that understanding first begot existence from non-existence (since there was a change), and, as is the ever-building-in-complexity of the universe's forms, so is the completion of God in the universe. What he was talking about with the intellection of the active intellect is the production of the understanding of life, the understanding of what knowledge is, and then we understand that we ourselves are knowledge, and, being able to understand, know that we are all coming to a greater whole in the end. Since understanding is the ability to reproduce knowledge, and to understand understanding is the ability to make new knowledge, we, like living metaphors of life itself, are building up into a greater life, until there is a Perfect Man, and God will be all in all. God is, and God intends to be, and God will be; so, it's necessary that the mind of God is one to be of not one's own self, but of others and of the greater whole. After all, we can see in this allegory of knowledge that the entropy of the universe, the fragmentation and dissolution of matter, is the end of life and of existence. However, death is necessary to make way for better things, and knowledge must be broken down so that new knowledge can be made. We're working on fitting everything together into one.

[@xshanbo]

this was fun and so educational thank you♥️

[@helenbostock2350]

I come back to your video got to be busy

[@SluggaLuv]

I appreciate the actual reading sources 🖖🏿🤞🏿✊🏿

[@devangel2]

So fascinating! Love this chanel 🤩

[@newworldorder6764]

I dont know why so many people see sufism as a religion... Sufism is a branch of Islam, its not a religion

[@thomasmacginnes100]

better said ‘it is yet an other vehicle’

[@chendaforest]

It's a practice within Islam, as Filip has explained at length elsewhere.

[@newworldorder6764]

@Level ARE3RA that is not sufism

[@changer1285]

Haha ha good lord what!? That Pope Story is amazing, and also I would bet Pope Francis would handle that differently.

[@LetsTalkReligion]

I also get that impression!

[@0Metatron]

His ideas of human Intellect being a spark of the divine and the physical body being the opposite is very reminiscent of Gnosticism to me And the concept of uniting with the intellect reminds me of the idea of the Akashic records