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According to the Jewish Encyclopedia, " On the other hand, the Zohar was censured by many rabbis because it propagated many superstitious beliefs, and produced a host of mystical dreamers, whose overexcited imaginations peopled the world with spirits, demons, and all kinds of good and bad influences.

" Many classical rabbis, especially Maimonides, viewed all such beliefs as a violation of Judaic principles of faith.