Gates of Light
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Gates of Light is a classic Kabbalistic work by Rabbi Joseph Gikatilla that systematically explores the divine names and sefirot in Jewish mysticism.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Gates of Light canonical | 3 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Gates of Light Context triple: [Sha'arei Orah, titleTranslation, Gates of Light]
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A.
The Light
The Light is a notable work by the rapper Common, showcasing his introspective lyricism and soulful, jazz-influenced hip-hop style.
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B.
The Light
The Light is a work by author W. Jeffrey, likely a novel or story centered on themes of illumination, revelation, or spiritual insight.
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C.
The Light
The Light is a chapter or section within the novel "Like Water for Chocolate," contributing to its blend of magical realism, romance, and culinary symbolism.
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D.
In Search of the Light
In Search of the Light is a book by psychologist and skeptic Susan Blackmore that explores consciousness, paranormal claims, and the scientific investigation of extraordinary experiences.
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E.
Gates of Eden
"Gates of Eden" is a surreal, poetic song by Bob Dylan that explores themes of illusion, truth, and spiritual searching.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Gates of Light Target entity description: Gates of Light is a classic Kabbalistic work by Rabbi Joseph Gikatilla that systematically explores the divine names and sefirot in Jewish mysticism.
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A.
The Light
The Light is a notable work by the rapper Common, showcasing his introspective lyricism and soulful, jazz-influenced hip-hop style.
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B.
The Light
The Light is a work by author W. Jeffrey, likely a novel or story centered on themes of illumination, revelation, or spiritual insight.
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C.
The Light
The Light is a chapter or section within the novel "Like Water for Chocolate," contributing to its blend of magical realism, romance, and culinary symbolism.
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D.
In Search of the Light
In Search of the Light is a book by psychologist and skeptic Susan Blackmore that explores consciousness, paranormal claims, and the scientific investigation of extraordinary experiences.
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E.
Gates of Eden
"Gates of Eden" is a surreal, poetic song by Bob Dylan that explores themes of illusion, truth, and spiritual searching.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Jewish mystical text
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Kabbalistic work ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
Explain relationships between divine names and sefirot
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Provide a systematic guide to Kabbalistic symbolism ⓘ |
| associatedWith | The school of Gerona and Castile Kabbalists ⓘ |
| author | Joseph Gikatilla ⓘ |
| category |
Jewish esoteric texts
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Medieval Hebrew literature ⓘ |
| circulatedIn | Medieval Jewish communities ⓘ |
| circulation | Manuscript tradition before print ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
Divine emanations
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Symbolism of divine names ⓘ Ten sefirot ⓘ |
| genre |
Esoteric literature
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Mystical theology ⓘ |
| hasCommentaryOn |
Divine attributes
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Names of God in Judaism ⓘ |
| influenced |
Early modern Kabbalists
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Later Kabbalistic literature ⓘ Lurianic Kabbalah interpreters ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Early Kabbalistic schools in Spain
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Sefer Yetzirah ⓘ Sefer ha-Bahir ⓘ
linked to:
Sefer HaBahir
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| languageOfModernEditions |
English
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Hebrew ⓘ Other European languages ⓘ |
| laterPublishedAs | Printed Kabbalistic classic ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Divine names in Judaism
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Kabbalah ⓘ Sefirot ⓘ |
| notableFor |
Detailed mapping of divine names to sefirot
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Systematic treatment of sefirot ⓘ |
| originalLanguage | Hebrew ⓘ |
| originalTitle |
שערי אורה
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linked to:
Sha'arei Orah
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| placeOfOrigin | Spain ⓘ |
| religiousSubtradition | Jewish mysticism ⓘ |
| religiousTradition | Judaism ⓘ |
| structure |
Organized by divine names
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Systematic exposition of sefirot ⓘ |
| studiedBy |
Kabbalists
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linked to:
Kabbalah
Scholars of Jewish mysticism ⓘ |
| theologicalOrientation | Theosophical Kabbalah ⓘ |
| timePeriod | 13th century ⓘ |
| tradition | Spanish Kabbalah ⓘ |
| usedIn |
Jewish mystical exegesis
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Kabbalistic study ⓘ |
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Subject: Gates of Light Description of subject: Gates of Light is a classic Kabbalistic work by Rabbi Joseph Gikatilla that systematically explores the divine names and sefirot in Jewish mysticism.
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