Kabbalah: Sefer Yetzirah / Book of Formation: GolemThe mysterious legend of the golemFor thousands of years, the notion that human beings can infuse a soul into an inanimate object to "bring it to life" has persisted in nearly every culture. There are numerous fables and rumors about creatures brought to life with the use of mystical words and techniques. These objects take on human form, move like a robot, but can become dangerous if mishandled. The most famous handbook on creating a golem is the Hebrew "Sefer Yetzirah" known as the Book of Formation in English.
What is a golem?"Golem" is the Hebrew word for an unformed mass or body. When you "roll" (GL) the body into a form, and utter phrases over its body, you can bring the golem to life. The Jewish mysticism methods handed down over the centuries are usually the same- form a body for the golem; create a mantra to utter over it; transfer your soul or some named soul into the golem through your breath; and often, put a parchment with some sacred writings inside its mouth or write on its forehead. The golem is suppose to move on its own- an independent automaton. Today's version of the cyborg. Techniques to create a golemThere are many variations on how this way actually done. But all agree- it can be done. In Jewish mysticism, the "Sefer Yetzirah" (Book of Creation or Book of Formation) holds the key to the actual instructions to form the mantra or spell that induces the transfer. The Book of Creation was originally written in Hebrew, then translated into Latin, Yiddish and other languages, including many versions in English. The English versions are often based on Latin translations which were not very clear in understanding Jewish mysticism. Christian Kabbalah is often slanted toward religious philosophies not found in Judaism. hence, many misunderstandings and distortions in translations occured- and persist to this day. The Kabbalah and Jewish mysticism is intertwined in the creation of a golem. Reciting the combination of the Hebrew letters with each other, then the letters with the vowels produces a substantial change in consciousness- the golem emerges. More about techniques used to create a golem... Piecing a golem togetherOn this web site, the keys can be found to make this miracle of life happen, according to the great Jewish rabbis who left clues for The golem is real. It has been documented in science that the inanimate can animate under the right conditions. Electricity brings our world to life by self-powering almost everything we use- TVs, ACs, lights computers, refrigerators, even robots. Portable batteries carry small amounts of energy without the need for cables or wires. We accept this transfer of energy as commonplace and expect it to assist in our lifestyle. Robots are today's golems. Their life force is induced by electricity to conduct specifically programmed activities- build cars, bottle and package foods and other items. In the next few years, you will be able to buy portable robots that will vacuum your carpet by itself. Those robots will be available for sale through here soon! Create a golemThere aren't any recent reports of golem making, either in books on the Internet web pages or blogs. If you know of anyone who has created a golem, email this site and share your story. There are so many techniques and "authoritative" instructions on how to create a golem, or bring a golem to life. But many of them lack the details needed to know how to construct the creature. Most of the techniques are described in books about Rabbi Lowe of Prague and his creation of a golem. But, these stories are just stores from the authors and may not have much substance. Read about the different methods used to create a Golem..
Software to create golemsA software program is being developed to better understand the techniques used to create a golem. This computer application will provide the 231 Gates, correspondences and combinations of letters used over the centuries and refined into a simple method. Email bob@emol.org to find out more. |
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The Jewish golem is probably the most famous of all legends.
(left image) Instructions in Hebrew on how to create a golem from Rabbi Eleazar of Wormes (Worms). Abulafia and other Jewish mystics have their own instructions on golem creation.
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