1722 - Important Work of Spiritual Alchemy
Johann Georg Gichtel (1638-1710) was a German mystic and religious leader. He was deeply influenced by the mystical writings of Jakob Böhme, which emphasized direct spiritual experience and the concept of God as an all-encompassing reality. He founded a small religious group, The Brethren of Angels, that shared his mystical views, which focused on celibacy, asceticism, and direct communion with the divine.
This, the fifth volume of Gichtel’s Theosophia Practica Johann Georg Gichtel's "Theosophia Practica" is a dense, seven-volume work exploring his mystical theology and path to spiritual perfection. While each volume has its own focus, the fifth holds a special significance.
Here's what makes Volume 5 unique: This volume delves deep into Gichtel's concept of the "inner man," the spiritual essence within each individual that can be awakened and united with God. He explores the process of inner transformation, emphasizing the need to overcome the "outer man" and its worldly desires. Gichtel doesn't shy away from criticizing what he sees as false teachings and practices within the Church. This volume includes strong critiques of religious hypocrisy and calls for a return to true Christian spirituality. This volume, with its focus on inner transformation and symbolic imagery, had a significant influence on later mystical and esoteric movements.
1722. Johann Georg Gichtel. Theosophia Practica, das ist: Gründliche und ausführliche Erklärung der wichtigen Worte und Sprüche des Herrn, so wohl in dem alten als neuen Testament, und kurtze, doch eigentliche Beschreibung des gantzen himmlischen und geistlichen Wesens, dessen Kräften und Würckungen, wie … [Practical Theosophy]. Leyden. [publisher not identified]. 18 x 11 x 5 cm. 650 g. [2] 3107-3856, 16 [2]. Bound hardcover. Some foxing and staining. Clear signs of wear. Binding sturdy and in very good condition overall. Tooling. Embossed spine with three designs. Embossed cover. Small floral illustrations at end pages.
Johann Georg Gichtel (1638-1710) was a German mystic and religious leader. He was deeply influenced by the mystical writings of Jakob Böhme, which emphasized direct spiritual experience and the concept of God as an all-encompassing reality. He founded a small religious group, The Brethren of Angels, that shared his mystical views, which focused on celibacy, asceticism, and direct communion with the divine.
This, the fifth volume of Gichtel’s Theosophia Practica Johann Georg Gichtel's "Theosophia Practica" is a dense, seven-volume work exploring his mystical theology and path to spiritual perfection. While each volume has its own focus, the fifth holds a special significance.
Here's what makes Volume 5 unique: This volume delves deep into Gichtel's concept of the "inner man," the spiritual essence within each individual that can be awakened and united with God. He explores the process of inner transformation, emphasizing the need to overcome the "outer man" and its worldly desires. Gichtel doesn't shy away from criticizing what he sees as false teachings and practices within the Church. This volume includes strong critiques of religious hypocrisy and calls for a return to true Christian spirituality. This volume, with its focus on inner transformation and symbolic imagery, had a significant influence on later mystical and esoteric movements.
1722. Johann Georg Gichtel. Theosophia Practica, das ist: Gründliche und ausführliche Erklärung der wichtigen Worte und Sprüche des Herrn, so wohl in dem alten als neuen Testament, und kurtze, doch eigentliche Beschreibung des gantzen himmlischen und geistlichen Wesens, dessen Kräften und Würckungen, wie … [Practical Theosophy]. Leyden. [publisher not identified]. 18 x 11 x 5 cm. 650 g. [2] 3107-3856, 16 [2]. Bound hardcover. Some foxing and staining. Clear signs of wear. Binding sturdy and in very good condition overall. Tooling. Embossed spine with three designs. Embossed cover. Small floral illustrations at end pages.
Johann Georg Gichtel (1638-1710) was a German mystic and religious leader. He was deeply influenced by the mystical writings of Jakob Böhme, which emphasized direct spiritual experience and the concept of God as an all-encompassing reality. He founded a small religious group, The Brethren of Angels, that shared his mystical views, which focused on celibacy, asceticism, and direct communion with the divine.
This, the fifth volume of Gichtel’s Theosophia Practica Johann Georg Gichtel's "Theosophia Practica" is a dense, seven-volume work exploring his mystical theology and path to spiritual perfection. While each volume has its own focus, the fifth holds a special significance.
Here's what makes Volume 5 unique: This volume delves deep into Gichtel's concept of the "inner man," the spiritual essence within each individual that can be awakened and united with God. He explores the process of inner transformation, emphasizing the need to overcome the "outer man" and its worldly desires. Gichtel doesn't shy away from criticizing what he sees as false teachings and practices within the Church. This volume includes strong critiques of religious hypocrisy and calls for a return to true Christian spirituality. This volume, with its focus on inner transformation and symbolic imagery, had a significant influence on later mystical and esoteric movements.
1722. Johann Georg Gichtel. Theosophia Practica, das ist: Gründliche und ausführliche Erklärung der wichtigen Worte und Sprüche des Herrn, so wohl in dem alten als neuen Testament, und kurtze, doch eigentliche Beschreibung des gantzen himmlischen und geistlichen Wesens, dessen Kräften und Würckungen, wie … [Practical Theosophy]. Leyden. [publisher not identified]. 18 x 11 x 5 cm. 650 g. [2] 3107-3856, 16 [2]. Bound hardcover. Some foxing and staining. Clear signs of wear. Binding sturdy and in very good condition overall. Tooling. Embossed spine with three designs. Embossed cover. Small floral illustrations at end pages.