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• mysticism — /mis teuh siz euhm/, n. 1. the beliefs, ideas, or mode of thought of mystics. 2. a doctrine of an immediate spiritual intuition of truths believed to transcend ordinary understanding, or of a direct, intimate union of the soul with God through… …   Universalium

• Quantum mysticism — Claims Quantum mechanics can be interpreted according to paranormal, spiritual, or mystical ideas Related scientific disciplines Physics, Psychology Year proposed ca. 1920 Original proponents Niels Bohr, Arthur Eddington …   Wikipedia

• Hasidic philosophy — This article is about Hasidic philosophy. For an overview of the Hasidic movement, see Hasidic Judaism. Hasidus called the Torah of the Baal Shem Tov and his Wellsprings , after his account in a letter to Gershon of Kitov about the elevation of… …   Wikipedia

• mystic — I. adjective Etymology: Middle English mistik, from Latin mysticus of mysteries, from Greek mystikos, from mystēs initiate Date: 14th century 1. mystical 1a 2. of or relating to mysteries or esoteric rites ; occult 3. of or relating to mysticism… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• VISIONS — The Hebrew Bible contains descriptions of many visions, especially those of God and His angel (or angels). When the appearance of God is mentioned as part of the biblical narrative, it is difficult to say if, in that specific case, the author… …   Encyclopedia of Judaism

• mystical — mys|tic|al [ˈmıstıkəl] adj also mystic [usually before noun] 1.) involving religious, ↑spiritual, or magical powers that people cannot understand ▪ music s spiritual and mystical powers 2.) relating to mysticism ▪ a mystic ritual >mystically [ …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• mystical — [ˈmɪstɪk(ə)l] adj 1) relating to MYSTICISM 2) involving mysterious religious or spiritual powers …   Dictionary for writing and speaking English

• KABBALAH — This entry is arranged according to the following outline: introduction general notes terms used for kabbalah the historical development of the kabbalah the early beginnings of mysticism and esotericism apocalyptic esotericism and merkabah… …   Encyclopedia of Judaism

• Judaism — /jooh dee iz euhm, day , deuh /, n. 1. the monotheistic religion of the Jews, having its ethical, ceremonial, and legal foundation in the precepts of the Old Testament and in the teachings and commentaries of the rabbis as found chiefly in the… …   Universalium

• WOMAN — This article is arranged according to the following outline: the historical perspective biblical period marriage and children women in household life economic roles educational and managerial roles religious roles women outside the household… …   Encyclopedia of Judaism

• Hinduism — /hin dooh iz euhm/, n. the common religion of India, based upon the religion of the original Aryan settlers as expounded and evolved in the Vedas, the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, etc., having an extremely diversified character with many… …   Universalium