Major Trends in Jewish Mysticism

From its beginnings, Judaism developed a powerful and original mystical current, whose influence would be considerable throughout history. Its fundamental notions are complex, and its currents would very quickly become diversified.

Sephiroth, merkaba, gnosis, kabbalism, hassidism, Zohar, but also Abraham Abulafia, Isaac Luria, Sabatai Zevi, so many diverse ideas, so many remarkable personalities that constitute a constantly moving universe, whose vitality can be disorienting.

Gershom Scholem, undoubtedly one of the best experts on the subject, endeavored to provide a clear and comprehensive analysis, in which he synthesized his knowledge.