Zohar

Japanese: ゾーハル（英語表記）Zohar

The correct name is Sepher ha-Zohar. It is the fundamental scripture of Jewish mysticism, Kabbalah. It was compiled by Moses de Leon (1250-1305), who was active in Spain in the 13th century. The title means "Book of Splendor." It is centered on Kabbalistic interpretations of the first five books of the Old Testament (the Pentateuch, Torah), the Book of Ruth, the Song of Songs, and the Lamentations of Jeremiah, which are attributed to the 2nd century mystic Simeon ben Yoḥai and his disciples.

Source: Heibonsha World Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition Information

Japanese:

正しくは《セーフェル･ハ･ゾーハルSepher ha‐Zohar》。ユダヤ教神秘主義カバラの根本経典。13世紀のスペインで活躍したモーセス･デ･レオンMoses de Leon(1250‐1305)の編纂になる。書名は〈輝きの書〉の意。2世紀の神秘家シメオン･ベン･ヨハイSimeon ben Yoḥaiとその弟子たちに帰される旧約聖書の最初の五書(〈モーセ五書〉，トーラー)と《ルツ記》《雅歌》《エレミヤ哀歌》のカバラ的解釈が中心である。

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