Kalach Pitchei Chochmah by the Ramchal: the 138 openings to wisdom
Kalach Pitchei Chochmah (קל“ח פתחי חכמה), “138 Openings to Wisdom,” is a systematic introduction to Kabbalah, characteristic of the style of Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto, the Ramchal.
Quick facts
| Title | Kalach Pitchei Chochmah (“138 Openings to Wisdom”) |
| Author | Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto (Ramchal) |
| Composition | Between 1730 and 1750 (according to Sefaria) |
| First printing | Koretz, 1785 (according to Sefaria) |
| Openings | 138 (according to the title) |
Content
Wikipedia calls it “one of Ramchal’s most important works”: it lays out his views on the symbolic nature of the Arizal’s writings and his own explanations of those symbols.
Frequently asked questions
What does the number 138 in the title mean?
It is the number of “openings” (pitchei) announced by the title; we have not verified the breakdown.
What is it for?
As a systematic introduction to Kabbalah.
Sources
- Kalach Pitchei Chokhmah, entry on Sefaria
- Moshe Chaim Luzzatto, reference article (English Wikipedia)