Author name: Peter Cardilla

I am a software developer, an avid reader and writer, and a Freemason. My interests include philosophy and religion, art and culture.

My sweet Lord. A Divine Romance in Kabbalah

Ten and not nine / By Peter Cardilla

To me, a most striking element of Kabbalah is the constantly unfolding romance of the divine Bride and Groom. To be certain, the symbols of bride and groom do not strictly belong to Kabbalah. Both mainstream Judaism and Christianity employ them. However the mystical texts of Kabbalah go further than almost any other in describing …

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Elisha and the two bears

Ten and not nine / By Peter Cardilla

Kabbalah gave me a way to believe scripture that I previously found difficult. This is perhaps the thing I most appreciate about it. It’s not always easy for me to explain exactly what I mean when I say this. However, the other day I was reminded of a story from the Bible. The prophet Elisha, …

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