Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun See cabala.

from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.

  • proper noun Alternative spelling of Kaballah.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun an esoteric theosophy of rabbinical origin based on the Hebrew scriptures and developed between the 7th and 18th centuries
  • noun an esoteric or occult matter resembling the Kabbalah that is traditionally secret

Etymologies

Sorry, no etymologies found.

Support

Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word kabbala.

Examples

  • This memo advertised a model bill and called for the end of “tax-supported evolution science” because it “is derived concept-for-concept from Rabbinic writings on the mystic ‘holy book’ kabbala dating back at least two millennia”.

    The Panda's Thumb: February 2007 Archives 2007

  • This memo advertised a model bill and called for the end of “tax-supported evolution science” because it “is derived concept-for-concept from Rabbinic writings on the mystic ‘holy book’ kabbala dating back at least two millennia”.

    Gimme that Old Pharisee Religion - The Panda's Thumb 2007

  • There's some kabbala in it, and vanity publishing satire, the Templars and tons of other fun stuff.

    the number-driven life Douglas Hoffman 2005

  • The kabbala – the blend of Judaism and mysticism – gains Madonna no less publicity, perhaps, than the singer is giving kabbala.

    Pop-kabbala in a time of shahids 2004

  • Religious Jews are infuriated at the cheapening of the tradition, as with using tefillin as an accessory at a rock concert, or making the kabbala into a pop movement.

    Pop-kabbala in a time of shahids 2004

  • Special attention was reportedly given to “kabbala as espoused by Madonna.”

    Vatican Miffed At Madonna For ‘Cooling’ Kabbalah | Jewschool 2004

  • Yet it is doubtful that the pop-kabbala of Madonna and Demi Moore can provide an answer to the new threat.

    Pop-kabbala in a time of shahids 2004

  • True kabbala is far from being an exact science, but the connection between it and the “kabbala” of Madonna and the dubious characters associated with it is about the same as the connection between astrology and astronomy.

    Pop-kabbala in a time of shahids 2004

  • The commercialization of the kabbala – “pop-kabbala” as the American press sometimes has it – is the child of an odd couple.

    Pop-kabbala in a time of shahids 2004

  • However, there is another side to the pop-kabbala phenomenon.

    Pop-kabbala in a time of shahids 2004

Comments

Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.