At first you might think by saying “the book of creation” that I’m referring to the Bible. Although the Bible is the true book of creation, this book of creation is titled the Sefer Yetsirah. It originated from about the third or fourth century. There are several versions out and each differing from the other somewhat. Its basis is really scientific, presenting basic principles by which YHVH created the Earth. Yet, some mystical elements are definitely to be found in it. For example, the world according to this account, was created by two principles, the ten numbers and the twenty two letters of the Hebrew alphabet. Ten divine utterances brought about the existing cosmos, and the combined force of the numbers and letters contain in it “all existence.”

These could be listed as: East, West, North, South, Up, Down, Beginning, End, Good, and Evil. The three elements also evolved from these: fire, water, and air. There are four worlds known as the world of “emanation, creation, formation, and the world of action/making.” These four stages can be picked up on in Isaiah 43:7. It is taught that the four letters of YHVH represent these four worlds. According to the Sefer Yetsirah, all Hebrew words are based on two letter roots, of which are 231. So you can see there’s a lot out there to study, the book of creation is only “one little source.”