Valentine Weigel And Jacob Boehme

Valentine Weigel and Jacob Boehme is a book written by Rudolf Steiner that explores the lives and teachings of two influential figures in Christian mysticism. The book begins with an introduction to Valentine Weigel, a German mystic and theologian who lived in the 16th century. Steiner delves into Weigel's beliefs and teachings, which were heavily influenced by the works of German mystics such as Meister Eckhart and Johannes Tauler.The second half of the book focuses on Jacob Boehme, a 17th-century German philosopher and theologian who is considered one of the most important figures in Christian mysticism. Steiner explores Boehme's life and writings, which were highly controversial at the time due to their unorthodox views on God and the nature of the universe.Throughout the book, Steiner provides insight into the spiritual significance of Weigel and Boehme's teachings, and how they influenced the development of Christian mysticism. He also explores the similarities and differences between the two figures, and how their teachings continue to be relevant today. Overall, Valentine Weigel and Jacob Boehme is a fascinating exploration of two important figures in Christian mysticism, written by one of the most influential spiritual thinkers of the 20th century.THIS 28 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Mystics of the Renaissance and Their Relation to Modern Thought, by Rudolf Steiner. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564597229.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.