MERKAVAH AND HEKHALOT
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The Merkavah and Hekhalot mysticism (2nd-8th centuries CE) was highly initiatory with descent and ascent techniques, seals, names of powers, with a system of transmission from master to disciple. The key texts are Hekhalot Rabbati, Hekhalot Zutarti, Shi’ur Qomah and 3 Enoch.