Merkavah

Merkavah, meaning "Chariot" in Hebrew, is a mystical concept from Jewish tradition describing divine visions experienced by prophets, especially in the Book of Ezekiel. It depicts vivid imagery of heavenly chariots, angelic beings, and God's throne, symbolizing the divine realm's complexity and majesty. The merkavah represents themes of divine presence, glory, and the connection between heaven and earth. This mystical tradition inspired later Jewish, Christian, and Islamic thought, emphasizing spiritual ascent, divine revelation, and the awe-inspiring nature of God's transcendent reality.