The Nine Rosettes and Kabbalah

[Koen G]

When I read this older thread for the first time, I was surprised by this post by Marco. This seems like important information to keep in mind for anyone who considers comparing the rosettes foldout to Sefirot diagrams. The earliest attestation is 100 years after the VM!

As the Tree of Life wikipedia page says, "Its diagrammatic representation, arranged in 3 columns/pillars, derives from Christian and esoteric sources and is not known to the earlier Jewish tradition."



You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view. says that the earliest illustration appeared in a 1516 printed book (Portae Lucis by Paul Riccius).

I don't know of any XV Century illustration of the diagram.