Gematria and the Tanakh

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One of the largest compilations of gematria ever published, this book examines the base terms used in the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible), as well as many words, phrases and letters utilized by Western Hermeticists. This is a must-have for anyone interested in the Kabbalah or gematria. . Back Cover This book is the key to gematria, the ancient art of comparing and re-interpreting Hebrew letters, words and phrases through the numerical equivalencies of each. With over 10,000 entries from the Hebrew Bible (Tanakh), traditional and Western Hermetic Kabbalah, along with a comprehensive index, this tome is your key to unlocking the mysteries of this ancient tradilon. A sampling: - What do the Hebrew words for "I have created", "The many" and the number of mitzvoth have in common? - Who is the beast, 666 of the Revelation of John? - How do Malkidiel, the Archangel of Aries and matzah intersect? Containing over 600 pages of painstakingly-entered and cross-referenced words, letters and phrases, this book will delve you deep into the world of gematria. Open it and explore the secrets of the Kabbalah for yourself! Praise for Gematria and the Tanakh "This book is outstanding. It is really well done and should be on every Hermetic Philosopher's and Kabbalist's book shelf. It is simply a great text." - Olen Rush, author of Sefer Beth "Gematria and the Tanakh is an amazingly comprehensive text, and a must-have reference for the student of the Tanakh. Brian Pivik's dedication, inspiration and expertise in Hebrew and the field of Gematria are apparent in this voluminous work. If you are a serious student of Gematria, Hebrew or the Tanakh, you need this book!" - Frater M.T.O., Imperator, Temple of Thoth Amen-Ra . Author Biography Brian Pivik has always been interested in the esoteric aspects of religion, from Sufism to Kabbalah, and his passion for this work led him to the publication of Gematria and the Tanakh in 2009. For many years, he's worked as a content manager and editor for various companies, and completed editorial work on several supplements for the main rulebook of the role playing game Mythras (formerly RuneQuest 6). In his spare time, he enjoys painting miniatures, backpacking, and spending time with his wife and lovely daughter. . About the Author Brian Pivik has been a student of the mysteries of the Kabbalah in both its Jewish and Western Hermetic forms since 1993. The author of "An Analysis of Occult Symbolism in Yeats' Poetry" and "Christopher Smart's Poetry As Reflective Creation through Kabbalah" (published in The New Hermetics Equinox Journal Volume 4), he is an active founding member of an esoteric Order in Colorado. When not writing and editing professionally, he spends his free time between studying the mysteries and with his wife. 0. Introduction What is this Book? So What is Gematria? . Chapter One: Types of Gematria Mispar Ragil (Standard Gematria) Mispar soduwriy (Ordinal Value) Mispar katan (Small Number) Mispar hakadmi (Preceding Number) Mispar musaphi or kolel value (Standard + Letters) Mispar hameruva haklali (Squaring of the Total) Mispar hameruba haperati (Squaring of the Letters) Mispar shemi or miluy (Filling) Temurah Atbash Aiq Bekar Achas B'tay-ah Notariqon Notes About the Text Hebrew Language Conventions: How to Read this Book: . Chapter 2: Gematria and the Tanakh 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 2000–2001 601,730 . 3. Biblical and Midrashic Bibliography 4. Hebrew Language Bibliography 5. Traditional Jewish Gematria Bibliography 6. Judaic Kabbalah Bibliography 7. Western Hermetic Gematria Bibliography 8. Guide to the Comprehensive Index 9. COMPREHENSIVE INDEX