Project Gutenberg 2005-07-16 Public domain in the USA. 159 Whyte, Alexander 1836 1921 Jacob Behmen: An Appreciation Transcribed from the 1895 Oliphant Anderson & Ferrier edition by David Price "Jacob Behmen: An Appreciation" by Alexander Whyte is a theological commentary written in the late 19th century, specifically during the Victorian era. This book serves not only as a study of Jacob Behmen's work and philosophy but also as an exploration of his unique contributions to mysticism and German idealism. It captures the essence of Behmen's mystical experiences and his deep insights into God, nature, and the human soul, making it a significant scholarly work for those interested in Christian mysticism. In this appreciation, Whyte delves into Jacob Behmen's life, focusing on how, despite being a working shoemaker, he achieved unparalleled depth in his spiritual and philosophical writings. Behmen's thoughts, often emerging from periods of profound personal turmoil and mystical revelations, reveal his struggle to articulate the divine mysteries he perceived. Whyte discusses key works of Behmen, such as "Aurora" and "The Three Principles of the Divine Essence," illustrating Behmen's explorations of themes like the nature of God, the human soul's relationship with divinity, and the transformative power of love and repentance. Through a mixture of analysis and personal reflection, Whyte presents Jacob Behmen as a pivotal figure whose writings continue to resonate with the quest for spiritual understanding. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Böhme, Jakob, 1575-1624 Mysticism -- Germany -- History -- 17th century Mystics -- Germany -- Biography B Text Category: Biographies Category: Philosophy & Ethics Category: Religion/Spirituality 102588 2025-10-07T06:26:28.700083 text/html 99588 2020-12-12T05:41:06 text/html 119507 2025-10-07T06:26:33.845096 application/epub+zip 117545 2025-10-07T06:26:31.440058 application/epub+zip 105879 2025-10-07T06:26:30.380052 application/epub+zip 234527 2025-10-07T06:26:35.529089 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 223210 2025-10-07T06:26:33.193027 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 153009 2022-09-08T04:39:11.596414 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 87897 2025-10-07T06:26:28.349100 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 87633 2020-12-12T05:41:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19100 2025-10-07T06:26:35.649015 application/rdf+xml 14428 2025-10-07T06:26:30.864045 image/jpeg 3441 2025-10-07T06:26:30.620092 image/jpeg 35454 2020-12-12T05:41:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 33358 2020-12-12T05:41:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 117153 2025-10-07T06:26:28.709066 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia