“And out of the ground made the LORD God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.” — Bereshit, Genesis 2:9
Etz Hayim, also transliterated as Eitz Chaim (עץ חיים ‘Ēṣ Ḥayyīm, meaning "Tree of Life"),
Lignum vitae
“There is a tree in paradise, And the pilgrims call it The Tree of Life.”
Map of the universe and consciousness
The Ancient Kabbalists through their study of the inner and outer worlds, received the universal key, the Etz Chaim, the Tree of life: A map of not only of the universe, but of consciousness itself. The 10 dimensions of the Tree of life are linked together by 22 Bridges. As we traverse these bridges or “paths” we come into contact with divine beings, magickal worlds, secret inner powers, and occult knowledge. Through the Ascending of the Tree of Life we unify the macro and microcosm and awaken our true divine spark, causing our purpose and true will come to life. As we ascend higher and higher we approach the source of life directly, and merge with the Unified One. These 22 meditations will awaken your inner powers and will activate your spiritual destiny.
- Tower of Alchemy
The Tree of Life serves as a map of the cosmos and the human soul, depicting the interconnectedness of all things and the journey of spiritual ascent.
It can be understood both as a representation of the macrocosm, reflecting the structure of the universe, and as a model for personal transformation and spiritual growth.
My son, forget not My instruction, and may your heart keep My commandments; [...] It is a tree of life for those who grasp it, and those who draw near it are fortunate. — Mishlei, Proverbs 3:1,18
Tree of Life (Etz HaChayim):
- in the Garden of Eden
- immortality, divine wisdom, and spiritual abundance.
- the Tree of Life is depicted as a symbolic diagram consisting of ten Sephirot (divine emanations) interconnected by 22 paths, serving as a map of the cosmos and the human soul's journey towards spiritual ascent and unity with God.
The Tree of Mercy
According to the Greek Apocalypse of Moses, the tree of life is also called the Tree of Mercy. Adam believed the oil of the tree of life would relieve him of his ailments and sent Seth and Eve to the doors of the Garden to beg for some oil of the tree of life.
The Same Tree
Tree of Knowledge and Tree of Life are the same tree!!!??? Tree of Knowledge is the fall down the tree, Tree of Life is the Ascent up?
Jewish Mythology
According to Jewish mythology, in the Garden of Eden there is a tree of life or the "tree of souls"[11] that blossoms and produces new souls, which fall into the Guf, the Treasury of Souls. The Angel Gabriel reaches into the treasury and takes out the first soul that comes into his hand. Then Lailah, the Angel of Conception, watches over the embryo until it is born.
The tree of life appears in Asherah iconography, particularly on the Lachish ewer and Pithos A from Kuntillet Ajrud, where it is flanked by ibexes.[13][14] The tree’s design, with buds, flowers, and possibly almond drupes, resembles the menorah, which is thought to represent a stylized almond tree in Exodus 25:31-36 [15] This suggests a continuation of Asherah’s cultic representation in the temple.[16] Scholars have explored these connections, noting parallels between sacred trees, Asherah, and the menorah.[17][18]