''Sha'ar ha Gilgulim'' () or ''Gate of Reincarnations'' is a
kabbalistic work on
gilgul, the concept of
reincarnation
Reincarnation, also known as rebirth or transmigration, is the Philosophy, philosophical or Religion, religious concept that the non-physical essence of a living being begins a new lifespan (disambiguation), lifespan in a different physical ...
, assembled by
Hayyim Vital, who recorded the teachings of his master
Isaac Luria in the
16th century
The 16th century began with the Julian calendar, Julian year 1501 (represented by the Roman numerals MDI) and ended with either the Julian or the Gregorian calendar, Gregorian year 1600 (MDC), depending on the reckoning used (the Gregorian calend ...
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[Gate of Reincarnations - classics "Torah Concepts of Reincarnation", an introduction by Perets Auerbach]
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Authors
Based primarily on the '' Zohar'', specifically the section "Mishpatim", where ''gilgulim'' are discussed, it also borrows heavily from the teachings of Isaac Luria (1534-1572). The book was composed by Luria's disciple Hayyim Vital and amended by his son, Shmuel Vital,[ as a section or "gate," of the primary Kabbalistic text '' Etz Hayim''.][
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Contents
As well as outlining principles of personal rectification or tikkun and reincarnation, this work describes the spiritual roots of many of the great Torah
The Torah ( , "Instruction", "Teaching" or "Law") is the compilation of the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, namely the books of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. The Torah is also known as the Pentateuch () ...
scholars of the past. Furthermore, it often provides information about the future in terms of predicting challenges to be expected throughout Jewish history and particularly the End of Days.[
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References
External links
''Gate of Reincarnations'' - classics
Kabbalah texts
Books about reincarnation
Isaac Luria
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