Qabalah: "Sefer Raziel"
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The Book of the Angel Raziel
"Sefer Raziel HaMalach"
"Each day the angel Raziel makes proclamation on
Mount Horeb, from heaven, of the secrets of men to all that dwell upon the earth, and his voice resounds throughout the world." -Targum Eccl. x.20
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The origin of the Book of the Angel (or Archangel) Raziel originated when G-d had given the knowledge to Raziel (which means "Secret of G-d") since his mission is transmitter of secrets ("Jewish Encyclopedia," p 335).
Legend of the Sefer Raziel, or Book of Raziel, is that the book originally was inscribed on a sapphire stone. A copy was given to Seraph, then Metatron, then Adam (the first man).
The Hebrew spelling for the angel names varies depending on who is translating the sounds of the words. Various spellings include Raziel, Ratziel, Raziel, Reziel, Razial, Retziel, Reziel, Rezial, etc.
The angels, Cherubim, were upset that the konwledge was given to Adam and desecended to earth to steal the book back from Adam. It was then tossed deep into the ocean.
According to Jewish tradition, G-d ordered Rehab to retireve the book and return it to Adam. The book was stolen again and ended at the bottom of the ocean for centuries. It was later retireved by Raphael, who gave it to Noah to protect him during the flood. Eventually, it was given to King Solomon by a Babylonia prince.
In the 11th century, the book disappeared. A 15th century Italian translation has been discovered. A Hebrew version, Sodei Razya / Sefer HaShem - is attributed to Rabbi Eleazar of Germiza (Eleazar Judah of Worms or also called R. Eleazar ben Judah ben Kalonymus of Wurms) c 1160-1237.
The Book of Raziel was published in 1701 in Amsterdam. Belief also held that possession of the book protected a home from fire.
This is the gateway to another view of the Secrets of Raziel. Based on a FileMaker Pro database, a virtual look at the book, with word by word translation is being prepared for distribution through this web site.
Sefer Ratziel is also known as Sefer Raziel, Sefer Reziel, Sefer Retziel and Sefer Reziel, among others Sefer RZL. Also there are various spelling for the Hebrew HaMalach, such as HaMalak, HaMeleck, HaMeclech, HaMalech.
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"Sefer Raziel" Books from Amazon
(Hardcover)
by Steve Savedow (Editor)
Search inside this book on Amazon.com. The first English translation from ancient Hebrew of the rare and complete 1701 Amsterdam edition, of this famous magical text. According to Hebrew legend, the Sepher Rezial was given to Adam in the Garden of Eden, by the hand of God. The myth suggests that this diverse compendium of ancient Hebrew lore was the first book ever written. Includes an explanatory text on the holy names of God, the divisions of Heaven and Hell, and the names and hierarchy of the angels and spirits.
Hardcover: 302 pages
Publisher: Weiser Books (December, 2000)
Language: English
A kabbalistic book that is considered by many throughout history to bring good luck to its possessor.
Product Details
• Paperback: 70 pages
• Publisher: P Shalom Pubns; Hebrew edition (June 1970)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0875591051
• ISBN-13: 978-0875591056
• Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 4.7 x 0.2 inches
Currently Unavailable and Out of Print:
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The Book of Raziel Author: John Thompson
Publisher: Printed by the Print Mint (1969) Language: English. Comic. Unavailable.
Zeh Safra D'adam Kadma'ah Shenatan Lo Raziel (Reziel) ha-Malach (hamalakh) HEBREW ONLY (Hardcover)
by Adam N. Z. Margolies Abulafia (Author).
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Sefer Raziel from Nehora:
Sodei Razya / Sefer HaShem Rabbi Elazar of Germiza
By: Rabbi Elazar of Germiza | Publisher: Machon Sodei Razya | Language: Hebrew | Volumes: 1 | Pages: 439 | Binding: Hard | Weight: 1.25 lb. | View sample page(s)
Publisher: Yarid HaSfarim | Language: Hebrew | Volumes: 1 | Pages: 220 | Binding: Hard | Dimensions: 7 inch. X 9.75 inch. | Weight: 1.25 lb. | View sample pages
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