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Sefer Shive Rav ayim ial is a compilation of ideas and concepts found in the writings of Rabbi Chaim Vital (1542 or 3-1620). This volume encompasses various subjects as recorded in his own handwriting, detailing his experiences and insights during his lifetime and his interactions with his teacher, the Ari (Rabbi Isaac Luria Ashkenazi). It offers invaluable insights into the Kabbalistic teachings and mystical traditions transmitted through Rabbi Vital, a central figure in the development and dissemination of Lurianic Kabbalah. This book stands as a significant resource for scholars and students interested in the profound depths of Jewish mystical thought and the historical context of its development. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.