Discover the intriguing theory that Nostradamus' prophecies were influenced by ancient Kabbalistic texts, suggesting a mystical connection that predates the famed seer. Explore how medieval mysticism may have shaped these enigmatic predictions.
In the late 16th century, Paris witnessed the publication of four distinct editions of Nostradamus' prophecies, each featuring significant textual changes. Thirty-nine prophetic stanzas were completely removed and replaced, sparking curiosity and scholarly investigation. Morten St. George, the author of Incantation of the Law Against Inept Critics: A Guide to Cryptic Thinking, made a groundbreaking discovery regarding these alterations. He found that the sequence of these deletions matched numerical patterns in the Sefer Yetzirah, an ancient Kabbalistic text dating back to medieval times.
Further analysis by St. George revealed that parts of another Kabbalistic text, the Sefer ha-Bahir, appeared to be cryptic derivatives of Nostradamus' later published prophecies. This connection suggested that some of Nostradamus' prophecies were not only known in medieval mystical circles but were also possibly derived from these earlier texts, specifically from a document referred to as the Revelations of Elijah.
According to St. George, the Kabbalistic tradition began when a celestial chariot purportedly delivered the Sefer Yetzirah and the Revelations of Elijah to Talmudic scholars in a Babylonian desert around the late 6th century. The Sefer Yetzirah eventually spread globally, but the Revelations of Elijah, believed to glow in the dark and contain divine essence, were never copied.
Centuries later, Babylonian Kabbalists migrated to Europe, with a group settling in Provence, the homeland of Nostradamus. This migration marked the beginning of a profound symbiotic relationship between the Kabbalistic texts and Nostradamus' works.
St. George's research also points to a significant interaction between Nostradamus and Isaac Luria, the founder of Lurianic Kabbalah. Luria is believed to have studied under Nostradamus in Provence, which might explain the Kabbalistic influences in Nostradamus' prophecies. This theory is supported by writings from Hayyim Vital and other sources indicating that Luria's profound understanding of Kabbalah, despite his young age, could have stemmed from his exposure to the Revelations of Elijah.
St. George posits that the Kabbalah taught by Nostradamus and subsequently by Luria was developed within secretive circles long before their time. He suggests that significant elements of the Lurianic Kabbalah were reflections on the Book of Light, another name for the Revelations of Elijah. This text, according to St. George, represents one of the longest-lasting and best-kept secrets in human history, influencing the course of history in unseen ways.
The theory that Nostradamus' prophecies were influenced by ancient Kabbalistic texts opens up new perspectives on the impact of mystical and esoteric traditions on historical and cultural developments. It challenges the conventional understanding of Nostradamus as merely a prophetic figure, suggesting a deeper, more interconnected spiritual heritage.
For those interested in exploring this fascinating intersection of prophecy and mysticism, Morten St. George's book provides a detailed examination of the textual alterations in the Paris editions of Nostradamus' prophecies. Additionally, Gershom Scholem's Origins of the Kabbalah offers insights into the broader context of Kabbalistic traditions and their mysterious texts.
This exploration into the mystical connections between Nostradamus and the Kabbalah not only enriches our understanding of the famed seer's work but also illuminates the profound and often hidden influences of mystical texts on historical figures and events.
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