The Veil of Heaven: an introduction to Kabbalah with Reverend Marie-Elsa Roche Bragg
Introduction to Kabbalah with the Fintry Trust
Throughout biblical times the mystical tradition of both Jewish and Christian Kabbalah was often hidden, but remained alive and ever-relevant because it enshrined eternal truths. Over time generations developed new religious and philosophical ideas as well as gaining guidance and insight in applying them to their time in history. However, the basic teaching of the Tree of Life, otherwise known as ‘Jacob’s Ladder’, with its four levels and dynamic network of paths and principles has remained the same.
The word ‘Kabbalah’ comes from the Hebrew root ‘to receive.’ An image of this is of humanity standing before the sacred veil of the Holy of Holies seen in places such as Solomon’s Temple, Westminster Abbey or a circle of trees. There, we wait in surrender for the veil to lift and guide us further into relationship with ourselves, the world and the Divine. In the first part of this evening we will introduce the structure of Jacob’s Ladder and then we will ask how it guides us to wait before the veil and understand our spiritual experiences.
6-7pm, Saturday 20 November 2021
Tickets: £15 for an invitation on Zoom
Book at The Fintry Trust
