Research Catalog

Title

Jacob Böhme manuscript transcript, ca. 1700-1800.

Author

Böhme, Jakob, 1575-1624.

Details

Description

.15 linear foot (1 v.)

Summary

Manuscript is a transcript copy, most likely from the 18th century, of Böhme's Magnum Mysterium, a work that was originally written in 1623. Transcript begins with a brief chronology of Böhme's life followed by a chapter-by-chapter transcription of the text.

Alternative Title

Magnum mysterium.

Subjects

• Philosophy, German
• German literature > Early modern, 1500-1700
• Böhme, Jakob, 1575-1624

Access (note)

• Restricted access;

Source (note)

• Erlanger, Herbert J.

Biography (note)

• Jacob Böhme (1575-1624) was a German theosophist and mystic who lived near Gorlitz, Prussia. His philosophy was concerned with evil and the dualism of God.

Language (note)

• Transcript is in German script.

Indexes/Finding Aids (note)

• Finding aid available in repository.

Processing Action (note)

• Cataloged

Call Number

MssCol 329

OCLC

NYPW93-A76

Author

Böhme, Jakob, 1575-1624.

Title

Jacob Böhme manuscript transcript, ca. 1700-1800.

Restricted Access

Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Biography

Jacob Böhme (1575-1624) was a German theosophist and mystic who lived near Gorlitz, Prussia. His philosophy was concerned with evil and the dualism of God.

Language

Transcript is in German script.

Indexes

Finding aid available in repository.

Added Title

Magnum mysterium.

Research Call Number

MssCol 329