Lurianic Kabbalah
Also known as: Lurianic Kabbala
Summary
16th-century Kabbalistic theology of Isaac Luria; theological basis of the Kabbalah Centre.
Definition
Lurianic Kabbalah is the Kabbalistic theology developed by Rabbi Isaac Luria in 16th-century Safed. Its central concepts include tzimtzum (divine contraction), shevirat ha-kelim (breaking of the vessels), and tikkun olam (repairing the world). The Kabbalah Centre International bases its theology on Lurianic Kabbalah, with Philip Berg claiming spiritual lineage to Luria. The 'raising sparks' doctrine provides theological justification for infiltration of secular and diaspora spaces.
Background & History
16th-century Safed theological school
Operational Role in the Network
Theological basis of Kabbalah Centre; justification for secular-space infiltration
Documented Actions & Evidence
Theological development
Rabbi Isaac Luria developed Kabbalistic theology in Safed: tzimtzum (divine contraction), shevirat ha-kelim (breaking of the vessels), tikkun olam (repairing the world).
Kabbalah Centre appropriation
Kabbalah Centre International bases its theology on Lurianic Kabbalah, with Philip Berg claiming spiritual lineage to Luria. The 'raising sparks' doctrine provides theological justification for infiltration of secular and diaspora spaces.
Aliases & Alternative Names
Primary Sources
- FINDINGS FROM research-prompts4.md.pdf (R4-P7)