1722 - Foundational Work of Mysticism and Theosophy
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 second volume of Gichtel’s Theosophia Practica is of special note in that Gichtel discusses the concept of an inner divine light present within all individuals, which can be accessed through prayer, meditation, and a pure lifestyle. This volume also contains Gichtel's interpretations of biblical passages related to angels and their role in spiritual guidance. Gichtel claimed to have personally communicated with angels through dreams, visions, and inner revelations. Many of these ideas were developed by later theosophists like Helena Blavatsky, Franz Hartmann and G.R.S. Mead. If you’re interested in Theosophy, this is a great book to have in your library.
1722. Johann Georg Gichtel. Theosophia Practica (Band 2) [Practical Theosophy]- Halten und Kämpfen ob dem H. Glauben bis ans Ende… Leyden. [publisher not identified]. No notes/dedication. 18 x 11 x 5 cm. 650 g. Bound hardcover. Endpaper is missing, smudges on the second endpaper. The cover and book block near the spine are slightly worm-eaten. Some foxing and staining. The fastening straps are missing. Clear signs of wear. Binding sturdy and in very good condition overall. Lightly red stained edges.
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 second volume of Gichtel’s Theosophia Practica is of special note in that Gichtel discusses the concept of an inner divine light present within all individuals, which can be accessed through prayer, meditation, and a pure lifestyle. This volume also contains Gichtel's interpretations of biblical passages related to angels and their role in spiritual guidance. Gichtel claimed to have personally communicated with angels through dreams, visions, and inner revelations. Many of these ideas were developed by later theosophists like Helena Blavatsky, Franz Hartmann and G.R.S. Mead. If you’re interested in Theosophy, this is a great book to have in your library.
1722. Johann Georg Gichtel. Theosophia Practica (Band 2) [Practical Theosophy]- Halten und Kämpfen ob dem H. Glauben bis ans Ende… Leyden. [publisher not identified]. No notes/dedication. 18 x 11 x 5 cm. 650 g. Bound hardcover. Endpaper is missing, smudges on the second endpaper. The cover and book block near the spine are slightly worm-eaten. Some foxing and staining. The fastening straps are missing. Clear signs of wear. Binding sturdy and in very good condition overall. Lightly red stained edges.
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 second volume of Gichtel’s Theosophia Practica is of special note in that Gichtel discusses the concept of an inner divine light present within all individuals, which can be accessed through prayer, meditation, and a pure lifestyle. This volume also contains Gichtel's interpretations of biblical passages related to angels and their role in spiritual guidance. Gichtel claimed to have personally communicated with angels through dreams, visions, and inner revelations. Many of these ideas were developed by later theosophists like Helena Blavatsky, Franz Hartmann and G.R.S. Mead. If you’re interested in Theosophy, this is a great book to have in your library.
1722. Johann Georg Gichtel. Theosophia Practica (Band 2) [Practical Theosophy]- Halten und Kämpfen ob dem H. Glauben bis ans Ende… Leyden. [publisher not identified]. No notes/dedication. 18 x 11 x 5 cm. 650 g. Bound hardcover. Endpaper is missing, smudges on the second endpaper. The cover and book block near the spine are slightly worm-eaten. Some foxing and staining. The fastening straps are missing. Clear signs of wear. Binding sturdy and in very good condition overall. Lightly red stained edges.