The Knowledge Of G-D – 1:4
If we would strip away all the properties of man, we would be left with the quintessential self of the person, for one’s arms are not him, his legs are not him and neither...
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The Knowledge Of G-D – 1:5
There are two types of potentialities. The first is called a “Heyulie” – “ability”, and the second is called a “Ko’ach” – “potential”. The example usually given to explain the difference between these two...
The Knowledge Of G-D – 1:6
Now that we understand the difference between a heyulie (ability) and a ko’ach (potential), we may now understand how the above mentioned faculties simultaneously do and don’t exist in the singular essence of the...
The Knowledge Of G-D – 1:7
Now, in order for distinguishable qualities to be revealed from this quintessential singularity, there must be intention. Whereas prior to intention, the quintessential soul is not within the definition of relating to a body,...
The Knowledge Of G-D – 1:8
Following the above mentioned stage, in which a specific quality and desire is “highlighted” as a preparation to being revealed, there comes a third stage. In this third stage, all the details of the...
The Knowledge Of G-D – 1:9
Now, being that all awareness; the awareness of pleasure and desire, of insight, comprehension, interest and emotions, as well as the awareness of all the other faculties, such as seeing, hearing, smelling etc., have...
The Knowledge Of G-D – 1:10
G-d knows Himself. His self-knowledge is infinite because He is infinite. This self-knowledge is called, Ohr Ein Sof (The Infinite Light). Though this self-knowledge reveals the essence of G-d, it itself, is not the...
The Knowledge Of G-D – 1:11
From the analogies above concerning the human soul, we may now understand the three matters mentioned above, as they apply to the Infinite Light. The first is called Yachid – singular. This level includes...
The Knowledge Of G-D – 1:12
The second level in the Infinite Light is called Echad (One). Here, an intention arises, the desire to do a kindness. This desire is “Highlighted”, so to speak, within the singularity. Now, this desire...
The Knowledge Of G-D – 1:13
The third level of the Infinite Light is called Kadmon (Primordial or Preceding). Here, all the details, to the finest detail, of Creation have been determined and established. All that is left is to...
