Zohar

The Zohar (Hebrew: זֹהַר, lit. "Splendor" or "Radiance") is a foundational text of Jewish mysticism, or Kabbalah. It is a commentary on the Torah, written in Aramaic and Hebrew, and is traditionally attributed to the 2nd-century tanna Shimon bar Yochai. However, modern scholarship generally ascribes its authorship to Moses de León in 13th-century Spain. The Zohar is a complex and esoteric work that explores the mystical aspects of the Torah, delving into the nature of God, the universe, and the soul. It is composed of several distinct parts, including the Sifra di-Tzeni'uta (The Book of Concealment), the Tikkunei ha-Zohar (Corrections of the Zohar), and the Idra sections. The text is revered for its profound insights and has significantly influenced Jewish thought and practice. In Spanish, the term is translated as Zohar; in French, it is Le Zohar; and in German, it is Der Zohar.