[On The Life and Writings of Jacob Bohme] De Vita et Scriptis Jacobi Bohmii

[On The Life and Writings of Jacob Bohme + Index to All the Theosophical Writings of Jacob Böhme, in Three Parts (bound together)] Full Title: De Vita et Scriptis Jacobi Böhmii, oder Ausführlich erläuteter Historischer Bericht von dem Leben und Schriften des teutschen Wunder-Mannes und hocherleuchteten Theosophi, Jacob Böhmens + Die wichtigsten und edelsten Theologischen Materien, nebst denen darin befindlichen merkwürdigsten Wörtern und Namen

Publication: 1730 Amsterdam expanded edition 

An important eighteenth-century biography of the German mystic and theosopher Jacob Böhme (1575–1624), enlarged with substantial additions beyond previous editions. Containing the folding “Key” engraving, one of the most recognizable visual representations of Böhme’s theosophical system.The engravings were 17th-century visual synthesis of his thought and widely associated with editions issued within the circle of Johann Georg Gichtel. Also present is a folding view/map of Gorlitz, Bohme’s native city and the setting of his life and mystical experiences. This work is bound together with Index to All the Theosophical Writings of Jacob Böhme, in Three Parts

An attractive copy bound in contemporaty blind stamped vellum with hand lettered title to spine. Mild to moderate foxing throughout. Collated complete. In Very Good condition