Maps of God invites you to explore ilanot (“trees”), a genre of large-format kabbalistic diagrams typically inscribed on parchment. Produced across the Jewish world for more than six centuries, these often monumental artifacts integrate intricate diagrams with extensive textual inscriptions to map the divine realm. They served as instruments of study and contemplation, giving visual form to the complex cosmologies of Kabbalah.

The Ilanot Project’s research platform brings these artifacts together for exploration and comparative study. Search the collection, compare ilanot side by side, and trace shared images and concepts across different works. Explore digital editions that connect high-resolution images to transcriptions, translations, sources, and scholarly commentary.