cabalism

/kə'bɑ:lizm/ Cách viết khác : (cabalism) /kə'bɑ:lizm/
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cabalism

The scholar studied ancient cabalism in his library.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Adherence to some extreme traditional theological concept or interpretation: The strict, often rigid, following of a particular mystical or esoteric religious doctrine.
    • The doctrines of the Kabbalah: Specifically, the body of mystical Jewish teachings and interpretations of the Hebrew scriptures.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • His approach to scripture was marked by a profound cabalism, rejecting all modern interpretations.
    • The scholar dedicated his life to studying the ancient cabalism of the Kabbalistic texts.
Advanced Usage
  • "A form of cabalism": Used to describe a system of thought or belief characterized by secretive, mystical, or overly complex interpretations.
    • The group's rituals were dismissed by outsiders as a form of cabalism.
Variants and Related Words
  • Cabala / Kabbala / Kabbalah (n): The Jewish mystical tradition which is the source of cabalistic doctrines.
    • He studied the Kabbalah for years.
  • Cabalist (n): A person who studies or is an expert in the Kabbalah or mystical doctrines.
    • The medieval cabalist wrote extensively on the subject.
  • Cabalistic (adj): Relating to or characteristic of the Kabbalah or mystical interpretation.
    • The text contained cabalistic symbols.
Synonyms
  • Mysticism: Belief in the spiritual apprehension of truths beyond the intellect.
  • Esotericism: The quality of being intended for or understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge.
  • Occultism: The study of or belief in supernatural powers.
Related Phrases
  • "A cabalistic interpretation": An explanation derived from or resembling the mystical methods of the Kabbalah.
    • He offered a cabalistic interpretation of the ancient prophecy.
Related Idioms
  • "Veiled in cabalism": Describes something obscured by complex, secretive, or mystical doctrine.
    • The true meaning of the text was veiled in cabalism.
cabalism

The scholar studied ancient cabalism in his library.

Noun
  1. adherence to some extreme traditional theological concept or interpretation
  2. the doctrines of the Kabbalah

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