Greek Isopsephy: Gematria in the Ancient Hellenistic World
Isopsephy — the Greek equivalent of gematria — was used by Pythagorean philosophers, poets, and early Christians. Learn how it works and explore famous examples.
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Isopsephy — the Greek equivalent of gematria — was used by Pythagorean philosophers, poets, and early Christians. Learn how it works and explore famous examples.
Pythagoras taught that "All is Number." Explore the numerological system he inspired, how it works, and its enduring influence on Western esotericism.
Before gematria became widely known, the ancient Greeks were doing something remarkably similar with their own alphabet. Isopsephy — Greek letter numerology — has a rich history that deserves far more attention.
The Zohar — the central text of Kabbalistic literature — uses gematria extensively to reveal hidden dimensions of Torah. This article explores some of its most striking and well-known examples.
When people apply gematria to English, they quickly discover there is no single agreed-upon system. This article breaks down the most widely used methods, how they differ, and when you might reach for each one.
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