(Hebrew; " Book of Splendour ")
Classical text central to Kabbala that has influenced all mystical movements within Judaism .
Many Kabbalists invest it with a sanctity normally accorded only to the Torah and the Talmud . Written mostly in Aramaic, it is believed to be mainly the work of Moses de León. The main part of the Zohar provides a mystical and symbolic interpretation of biblical texts, especially the Torah, the book of Ruth, and the Song of Solomon . Other sections deal with the mystery of creation, the problem of evil, and the cosmic significance of prayer and good deeds.