The Life of Jacob Behmen (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162616964)

The Life of Jacob Behmen is a biography written by Durand Hotham about the German mystic and theologian Jacob Boehme (also known as Behmen). The book covers the life of Boehme, who lived from 1575 to 1624, and his spiritual teachings, which had a significant impact on Christian mysticism and philosophy.The biography details Boehme's early life as a shoemaker and the mystical experiences that led him to develop his unique spiritual philosophy. The book also explores Boehme's relationships with other notable figures of his time, including the philosopher and mathematician Johannes Kepler.Hotham's biography provides an in-depth examination of Boehme's spiritual teachings, which emphasized the idea of the unity of all things and the importance of love and compassion in achieving spiritual enlightenment. The book also delves into Boehme's influence on later thinkers, including the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche and the poet William Blake.Overall, The Life of Jacob Behmen is a comprehensive exploration of the life and teachings of one of the most important figures in Christian mysticism, providing a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of spirituality and philosophy.1653. This work tells a short tale of the life of Jacob Behmen or Jakob Bohme, the German mystic. His philosophy was especially concerned with the problem of evil and rested on the thesis of the dualism of God. His writings were a strong influence on the development of idealism, Romanticism and theology, particularly of Quakers and Pietists. Written in Old English.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.

Author: Durand Hotham
ISBN-10: 1162616962
ISBN-13: 9781162616964
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 52
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.31lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.11d