Publisher's Synopsis
""Q.B.L. or the Bride's Reception"" is a book written by Frater Achad, which delves into the mystical and esoteric teachings of the Qabalah. The Qabalah is an ancient Jewish mystical tradition that seeks to understand the nature of God and the universe. In this book, Achad explores the Qabalah's teachings on the nature of reality, the Tree of Life, and the paths to spiritual enlightenment. He also discusses the symbolism of the Tarot and how it relates to the Qabalah. Through his exploration of the Qabalah, Achad offers readers a deeper understanding of the universe and their place in it, as well as a path to spiritual growth and enlightenment. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the Qabalah, mysticism, and spirituality.Being a Short Cabalistic Treatise on the Nature and Use of the Tree of Life, With a Brief Introduction and a Lengthy Appendix by Frater Achad. Contents: The Formation of the Tree of Life being a Qabalistic Conception of the Creative Process; Concerning the Natural Basis of Correspondences in the Hebrew Alphabet; Of the Twenty-two Paths with Their Yetziratic and Colour Correspondences; Concerning the Tarot Trumps and Their Attributions to the Hebrew Alphabet; Some Account of the Ineffable Name and of the Four Worlds with Their Correspondences to the Minor Arcana of the Tarot; Concerning the Macrocosm and the Microcosm and how by Means of the Tree of Life We May Learn to Unite Them; Concerning the Literal Qabalah and the Methods of gematria, Notaricon and Temurah; Concerning Numbers, Symbols and Matters Cognate; Of that which Was and Is and Shall Be; Of the Kingdom and of the Bride.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.