Maggid Mesharim

מגיד מישרים is a fascinating, mystical diary kept by רב יוסף קארו, the legendary author of the שולחן ערוך. While he is most famous as the ultimate authority on הלכה, this book highlights his profound immersion in קבלה. It records his ongoing, private conversations with a מגיד—a heavenly mentor that was actually the spiritual personification of the משנה. This divine messenger would visit him regularly to reveal deep secrets of the תורה, explain complex spiritual realities, and offer personal guidance. It’s an incredible reminder that the mastermind behind our standard legal code was simultaneously experiencing direct angelic revelations!