Definition
cabbalists
noun
- Plural of cabbalist; people who study or practice Kabbalah, a form of Jewish mysticism and esoteric interpretation of scripture.
Usage: Often capitalized when referring to practitioners of the Jewish Kabbalah tradition.; Can also refer more broadly to practitioners of any mystical or esoteric system of interpretation.
Examples
- Medieval cabbalists developed complex systems for interpreting Hebrew texts.
- The cabbalists believed that hidden meanings lay beneath the surface of sacred writings.
- Some Renaissance scholars were influenced by the teachings of Jewish cabbalists.
- Cabbalists used numerology and letter symbolism in their mystical practices.
- The library contained rare manuscripts written by early cabbalists.