""Jacob Boehme His Life And Spirit"" is a biographical account of the German Christian mystic, Jacob Boehme, written by Rufus M. Jones. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Boehme's life, from his humble beginnings as a shoemaker to his eventual rise as a prominent spiritual figure in 17th century Germany. The author delves into Boehme's mystical teachings, including his concept of the ""Ungrund"" or the ""abyss"" and his belief in the unity of all things. Jones also explores the impact of Boehme's writings on ...
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""Jacob Boehme His Life And Spirit"" is a biographical account of the German Christian mystic, Jacob Boehme, written by Rufus M. Jones. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Boehme's life, from his humble beginnings as a shoemaker to his eventual rise as a prominent spiritual figure in 17th century Germany. The author delves into Boehme's mystical teachings, including his concept of the ""Ungrund"" or the ""abyss"" and his belief in the unity of all things. Jones also explores the impact of Boehme's writings on later religious figures, including William Blake and Ralph Waldo Emerson. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christian mysticism and the life and teachings of Jacob Boehme.THIS 26 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Spiritual Reformers in the 16th and 17th Centuries, by Rufus M. Jones. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766101908.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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