Come and See
Christianity & Kabbalah: The Infinite, the Presence, and the Repair of the World
This section describes the classical, scholarly tradition of Jewish mysticism, Ein Sof, the sefirot, the Zohar, with respect, before saying what Christians believe. It covers Ein Sof and the personal Creator, the Shekhinah and the Holy Spirit, tikkun olam and redemption in Christ, the hidden meanings of Scripture, and the Messiah. Judaism is honored throughout, Christian views are labelled as Christian, and there is no pressure, read and decide for yourself.
A note on respect: Kabbalah is a living Jewish mystical tradition, and the Jewish people gave the world the Scriptures and the very hope of the Messiah. We represent Kabbalah from its own sources and reject every form of contempt for the Jewish people. Everything here is an invitation to think, never a demand to agree.
Explore the questions
Ein Sof and the personal GodIn Kabbalah, God in his deepest reality is Ein Sof, 'the Infinite' or 'Without End,' utterly hid…The Shekhinah and the SpiritThe Shekhinah is Judaism's word for the indwelling presence of God, the nearness of God that res…Tikkun olam and redemptionTikkun olam, 'repair of the world,' is one of Kabbalah's most beautiful ideas. In the teaching o…Hidden meanings of ScriptureKabbalah reads the Torah as a text of infinite depth, holding hidden mysteries beneath its surfa…The MessiahJewish mysticism carries a profound messianic hope. Kabbalah wove the coming of the Messiah into…
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kabbalah?
- Kabbalah is a tradition of Jewish mysticism, developed especially in the medieval period and centered on classic texts like the Zohar. It teaches of Ein Sof (the Infinite God), the ten sefirot (emanations), the Shekhinah (divine presence), the hidden depths of the Torah, and the repair of the world (tikkun olam).
- Do you mean celebrity 'Kabbalah'?
- No. We describe the classical, scholarly Jewish mystical tradition (the Zohar, Lurianic Kabbalah), held within Judaism, and treat it with respect, not the pop-celebrity version marketed to outsiders. Kabbalah is a living Jewish tradition, and Christianity has no room for contempt of the Jewish people.
- What does this section cover?
- Ein Sof and the sefirot beside the personal Creator, the Shekhinah beside the Holy Spirit and Immanuel, tikkun olam beside redemption in Christ, the hidden meanings of Scripture, and the messianic hope. Christian views are labelled as Christian, and Judaism is honored throughout.
Come and see
Kabbalah reaches for the hidden depths of God and the repair of a broken world. Jesus, a son of Israel, spoke of the same God, near and personal. The most honest way to know him is to read the accounts of his life. There is no pressure here.
Read the Gospel of JohnChristianity & JudaismWhy Jesus?