
This work is a sweeping Kabbalistic encyclopedia that invites listeners into the hidden architecture of creation. Divided into three major sections, it opens with twelve “gates” that probe the purpose of humanity, why the world was formed, and how man reflects the divine image. The middle part surveys the lands and peoples of the globe—from the seas of India to the deserts of Africa—while also dissecting the four elemental forces that sustain existence. The final segment turns to the heavens, charting the motions of the sun, moon, and stars and hinting at the realms of paradise and the underworld.
Presented in a richly poetic Hebrew style, the author blends mystical symbolism with natural observation, offering thoughtful reflections on good, evil, and the soul’s ascent. Listeners will encounter vivid analogies—such as the wine‑glass of the human spirit—and a systematic mapping of cosmic cycles. The book serves as a guide for seekers who wish to glimpse the deeper patterns that underlie everyday reality, all while remaining rooted in timeless spiritual insight.
Language
he
Duration
~1 hours (73K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Enrico Segre, using the facilities of Distributed Proofreaders Italia at http://dp-test.dm.unipi.it/
Release date
2019-12-26
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

A 13th-century French priest and poet, best known for the encyclopedic poem L'Image du Monde, one of the medieval period's popular attempts to explain the world in verse.
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