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Böhme, Jakob

 
9781440042201: The Works of Jacob Behmen, the Teutonic Theosopher, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore theThreefold Life of Man and the path to the highest good. This edition presents a deeply studied look at human life from its earthly bounds to the eternal, with a focus on the forces that shape spirit, soul, and body.

This work gathers key writings that illuminate Boehme’s vision of regeneration, the nature of God, and the journey toward wisdom. It offers a map of the divine processes within creation, crafted to help readers understand faith, perception, and the mysteries of incarnation without relying on external authorities alone.


  • Clear explanations of Boehme's threefold view of life and the sources of human longing.

  • Discussion of the Eternal vs. temporal aspects of existence and how they interact.

  • Insights into the nature of the soul, the divine will, and the role of regeneration.

  • Context for Christian belief within a framework of spiritual mystery and inner seeing.



Ideal for readers of philosophy, mysticism, and historical theology seeking a structured introduction to Boehme’s ideas and their influence on Christian thought.

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Structure of the VxtP Heaven, and of the Earth, and obferve their Motions, and 5) JC ii contemplate the manifold Operations of their Powers and V(# Properties, and the great variety of the Bodies of Creatures, )S o5 (i how they arc har(j anc Jfoft, grofs and fubtil, obfeure and #-#### glittering, thick and clear, heavy and light, we then find ro the Tw()fold Qrigin of thc Manifcftation of God, the Dark. nefs and the Light, which out of all their Powers and Wonders have breathed forth, formed, and made themfelves vifible with the Firmament, Stars, and Elements, and all the palpable Creatures, wherein all Things, Life, and Death, Good and Evil, are together. This is the third Life, (befidcs thc two that are hid,) and is called Time in the ftrife of Vanity. Here appears thc Wifdoin, in which the Holy Ghofl: has manifefted thc divine Powers cvtry where, through Sun, Moon, and Stars, through Gold, .S ilver, and precious Stones, through pleafant Colours and Odours, and through all the good Part in all the Creatures, and efpecially through Man, in his Underflanding, Skill, and Knowledge of God, his Juftice, Love and Benevolence, his Meeknefs, Chaftity, Modcfty, and Virtue Here alfo the dark hellifh Property manifefts itfelf in the Earth, and through Harfhnefs, Blacknefs, Fro(t, Poifon, and Stink in all Creatures; and in Man, through hatred, Malice, A nger, Folly, I mpiety, Lewdncfs, Brutality, and all Vice. So this World (lands in a mixed Temporal Life, betwixt Light and Darknefs, as being actually a Mirror of them both, in which the Wonders of Eternity, in Figures and Forms of Time, are manifefted through the WOP vD, as vt. John fays, A il Things were made by him, and wit bait him was not any John 1.3. thing made that was made ;as thc deep Declaration of it in the divine Lijht, may be (i:cn in this Book of the Threefold Lilc.
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