Editing The Ari (section)

== The Ari's Writings ==
The Ari's teachings were primarily written by his main student Rabbi Chaim Vital, and were edited by him in several editions. Many books were published from the Ari's writings, including:

* Eitz Chaim
* Shemonah She'arim
* Otzrot Chaim
* Mevo She'arim

Besides Rabbi Chaim Vital, there were other students who transmitted his teachings, primarily Rabbi Yisrael Sarug, whose version of the Ari's Kabbalah appeared mainly in the book Emek HaMelech, as well as in other books. Since the Ari primarily authorized Rabbi Chaim Vital to write his teachings, questions were raised about the Ari's Kabbalah books by other students, primarily Emek HaMelech. Chassidic teachings primarily rely on the Ari's writings by Rabbi Chaim Vital, of which the "Shemonah She'arim" is the most authoritative, although sometimes teachings are also quoted from the writings of other students.