Book of Visions
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Book of Visions is a foundational Kabbalistic work by Hayyim Vital that records his mystical experiences, dreams, and revelations, significantly shaping later Jewish mysticism.
All labels observed (1)
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| Book of Visions canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Book of Visions Context triple: [Hayyim Vital, notableWork, Book of Visions]
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A.
Book of Dream Visions
The Book of Dream Visions is a section of the ancient Jewish apocalyptic work 1 Enoch that recounts symbolic visionary narratives about Israel’s history and future judgment.
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B.
Book of Dreams
"Book of Dreams" is a song by Bruce Springsteen from his 1992 album *Lucky Town*, known for its intimate, romantic lyrics and reflective tone.
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C.
Book of Coming Forth by Day
The Book of Coming Forth by Day is an ancient Egyptian funerary text composed of spells and rituals intended to guide the deceased safely through the afterlife.
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D.
The Vision of the Fountain
"The Vision of the Fountain" is a short story by Nathaniel Hawthorne, included in his collection *Twice-Told Tales*, that blends romantic idealism with themes of memory and unattainable beauty.
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E.
Book of the Vishanti
The Book of the Vishanti is a powerful mystical grimoire in Marvel lore, renowned as one of the greatest sources of white magic and protective spells used by sorcerers like Doctor Strange.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Book of Visions Target entity description: Book of Visions is a foundational Kabbalistic work by Hayyim Vital that records his mystical experiences, dreams, and revelations, significantly shaping later Jewish mysticism.
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A.
Book of Dream Visions
The Book of Dream Visions is a section of the ancient Jewish apocalyptic work 1 Enoch that recounts symbolic visionary narratives about Israel’s history and future judgment.
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B.
Book of Dreams
"Book of Dreams" is a song by Bruce Springsteen from his 1992 album *Lucky Town*, known for its intimate, romantic lyrics and reflective tone.
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C.
Book of Coming Forth by Day
The Book of Coming Forth by Day is an ancient Egyptian funerary text composed of spells and rituals intended to guide the deceased safely through the afterlife.
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D.
The Vision of the Fountain
"The Vision of the Fountain" is a short story by Nathaniel Hawthorne, included in his collection *Twice-Told Tales*, that blends romantic idealism with themes of memory and unattainable beauty.
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E.
Book of the Vishanti
The Book of the Vishanti is a powerful mystical grimoire in Marvel lore, renowned as one of the greatest sources of white magic and protective spells used by sorcerers like Doctor Strange.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Jewish mystical text
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Kabbalistic work ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Lurianic tradition
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linked to:
Lurianic writings
Safed Kabbalistic circle ⓘ |
| author | Hayyim Vital ⓘ |
| contributedTo |
development of later Hasidic storytelling tradition
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popularization of Lurianic ideas ⓘ |
| describes |
dreams of Hayyim Vital
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mystical experiences of Hayyim Vital ⓘ revelations received by Hayyim Vital ⓘ visions of Hayyim Vital ⓘ |
| documents |
divine judgments and decrees
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encounters with angels ⓘ encounters with souls of the dead ⓘ spiritual development of Hayyim Vital ⓘ visions of the afterlife ⓘ |
| genre |
autobiographical mystical narrative
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mystical diary ⓘ |
| hasAlternativeName |
Sefer ha-Hezyonot
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linked to:
Sefer HaHezyonot
Sefer ha-Ḥezyonot ⓘ
linked to:
Sefer HaHezyonot
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| hasPart |
accounts of demonic forces
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accounts of dreams ⓘ accounts of heavenly courts ⓘ accounts of miracles ⓘ accounts of visions ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
cosmic consequences of human actions
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divine judgment ⓘ intercession of tzaddikim ⓘ power of prayer ⓘ redemption ⓘ repentance ⓘ reward and punishment ⓘ spiritual ascent ⓘ |
| influenced |
Lurianic Kabbalah reception
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linked to:
Lurianic writings
later Jewish mysticism ⓘ |
| language | Hebrew ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Jewish mysticism
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Kabbalah ⓘ |
| placeOfComposition |
Ottoman Palestine
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Safed (probable) ⓘ
linked to:
Safed
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| preservedIn | manuscripts ⓘ |
| reflects |
Kabbalistic cosmology
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belief in gilgul (reincarnation) ⓘ belief in providence ⓘ personal piety of Hayyim Vital ⓘ |
| timeOfComposition | late 16th century ⓘ |
| usedAsSourceBy |
historians of Kabbalah
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scholars of Jewish mysticism ⓘ |
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Subject: Book of Visions Description of subject: Book of Visions is a foundational Kabbalistic work by Hayyim Vital that records his mystical experiences, dreams, and revelations, significantly shaping later Jewish mysticism.
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