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Jakob Böhme Quotes

1575–1624 Germany

Jakob Böhme (a.k.a. Jacob Boehme or Behmen; probably 24 April 1575 – 17 November 1624) was a German Christian mystic and theologian.

Germany
Philosophers
Poets
Theologians

Also known as: Jacob Behmen, Jacob Boehme

Random Jakob Böhme quote

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We men have one book in common which points to God. Each has it within himself, which is the priceless Name of God.

What a Christian is, and wherefore he is called a Christian.

If thou wilt use these Words aright, and art in good Earnest, thou shalt certainly find the Benefit thereof.

The Way to Christ (1622)

This is understood by none but the Children of Christ, who have known it by Experience.

The Way to Christ (1622)

I must tell you, sir, that yesterday the pharisaical devil was let loose, cursed me and my little book, and condemned the book to the fire.

Attribution

Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Jakob Böhme (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.