Kabbalist
/kəˈbæl.ɪst/noun
A person skilled in Kabbalah, a mystical Jewish tradition.
Did you know?The Kabbalah is not just a mystical system; it’s believed to be a pathway to divine knowledge, connecting the practitioner to the cosmos itself.
Etymological Timeline
Medieval Hebrew
Hebrew
קַבָּלָה (Qabbalah)
“Receiving; tradition (in the context of mystical teachings).”
14th Century
Old French
cabaliste
“A person who practices cabala, often associated with secretive and mystical knowledge.”
16th Century
English
Kabbalist
“An individual adept in Kabbalah and its esoteric teachings.”
Modern English
English
Kabbalist
“A practitioner of Jewish mysticism, focusing on the interpretation of spiritual texts.”