noun
- Plural of kabalist; people who study or practice Kabbalah, a form of Jewish mysticism.
Usage: Also spelled 'cabalists' or 'qabalists'; Often refers to medieval and early modern Jewish mystics; Can also refer to practitioners of Western esoteric traditions influenced by Kabbalah
Examples
- Medieval kabalists developed complex interpretations of Hebrew scripture.
- The kabalists believed that hidden meanings lay within the letters of sacred texts.
- Many Renaissance scholars were influenced by the writings of Jewish kabalists.
- Modern kabalists continue to study the mystical traditions passed down through centuries.
- The kabalists used numerology and letter symbolism in their spiritual practices.