138 Gates of Wisdom: A Visual Study Companion to Ramchal's Klach Pitchei Chochmah, Volume 1 Part B (Openings 78–138, Sections 14–26) (138 Gates of Wisdom: The Companion)

An illustrated, plain-English way into one of the most demanding works of Jewish thought.In 1735 the Ramchal, Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto, wrote Klach Pitchei Chochmah (קל"ח פתחי חכמה), the "138 Openings of Wisdom": 138 short, dense statements that lay out the structure of Lurianic Kabbalah from its first principle to its final repair. For most readers, the Openings are almost impossible to enter alone.138 Gates of Wisdom is an independent study companion built to make that entry possible. For every Opening it gives you a one-page reading in clear modern English, paired with a full-page visual plate that diagrams the same idea, so the structure you are reading is also a structure you can see.What this companion gives you:A one-page plain-English reading of each OpeningA full-page visual plate for each major idea: the Partzufim of the world of Atzilut, Arich Anpin and Atik, Abba and Imma, Zeir Anpin and Nukva, the Nesirah, the Coupling, and the RepairSection bridges that connect each stage of the argument to the nextConcept arcs that trace a single idea across the whole work, gathered here with the whole-book closing mapsA reference design built to be opened anywhere: read it through once, then return by Opening, by concept, or by plateWho it is for:Readers continuing through Ramchal who have the foundations and want the second half drawn clearlyStudents who learn visually and want the architecture of the Partzufim shown, not only describedAnyone working through Klach Pitchei Chochmah who wants a clear map to return toThis volume, Volume 1 Part B, continues the work from the Concealed Government through the Repair of Nukva (Openings 78 to 138, Sections 14 to 26), and carries the whole-book closing maps. Part A holds the foundations, from the Creation through the Partzuf of Atik (Openings 1 to 77). The two parts are one work, divided only so each volume is a comfortable size to hold and to print. If you are new to the material, begin with Part A; this volume builds on it.A free companion edition, with the same readings and full-color plates, lives online at 138.warmwisdompress.com.This is a personal study aid. It is not an official commentary on Ramchal or on Lurianic Kabbalah, and it is no substitute for study with a teacher. Read more