Kabbalah and Mysticism

From the 13th through the 15th century, the Iberian Peninsula was the home of most major kabbalists.

Jewish mysticism takes hold.

The academic study of Jewish mysticism was established by a single, ground-breaking scholar.

Moshe Idel's critique of Gershom Scholem.

The first chapter of the biblical book of Ezekiel served as the textual starting point for the merkavah mystics—and hints at an image of God.

Few post-talmudic works have been as revered as the Zohar, the mystical commentary on the Torah.

The Hasidim wrote and told stories about their leaders.