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 The "13 qualities of compassion" traditionally associated with Micah are not the same as the Thirteen Attributes of Mercy (13 Midot) revealed to Moses in the Torah (Exodus 34:6–7). Instead, Micah’s prophetic message in Micah 7:18–20 is often interpreted as outlining a similar set of compassionate divine qualities, sometimes paralleled or distilled for specific emphasis: Micah 7:18–20 mentions the following qualities, which are frequently summarized as eight or sometimes expanded by interpretive tradition (such as kabbalistic teachings) into 13 for deeper mystical study, though the biblical text itself lists less than 13: Who is a God like You? – Emphasizing God’s uniqueness and compassionate nature. Pardons iniquity – Forgiveness for wrongdoing. Forgives the transgression – Absolves misdeeds. Of the remnant of His heritage – Specifically cares for His people. Does not maintain His anger forever – Limited wrath, does not hold a grudge. Because He delights in merc...

  Christian Kabbalah is a syncretic tradition that emerged during the Renaissance (15th–16th centuries), when Christian scholars, intrigued by Jewish Kabbalah, reinterpreted its mystical concepts through a Christian theological lens. It is often spelled "Cabala" to distinguish it from Jewish Kabbalah and Hermetic Qabalah. Below is an overview based on historical and scholarly insights: Origins and Development : Christian Kabbalah arose as Christian humanists, particularly in Renaissance Europe, sought to integrate Jewish mystical traditions with Christian doctrines. Key figures include Giovanni Pico della Mirandola (1463–1494), Johann Reuchlin (1455–1522), and Paolo Riccio , who studied Hebrew texts and adapted Kabbalistic ideas to affirm Christian beliefs, especially the doctrine of the Trinity. The movement was influenced by earlier Christian interest in Jewish mysticism, notably among Spanish conversos (Jews who converted to Christianity) like Abner of Burgos and Pablo...