cabalism

noun

cab·​a·​lism
ˈkabəˌlizəm
plural -s
1
often capitalized : esoteric doctrine or interpretation according to the Jewish cabala
2
: adherence to some traditional theological interpretation or tenets
the "key verse" and "key word" theory is a form of cabalism based on a fundamental misconception of the nature of the Biblical materialJ. C. Swaim

Word History

Etymology

cabala + -ism

First Known Use

1614, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of cabalism was in 1614

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“Cabalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cabalism. Accessed 3 Oct. 2024.

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