Böhme, Jakob 1575-1624 creator Holland, Bernard Law, William 1686-1761 text utu 2010 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Dialogues on the Supersensual Life" by Jakob Böhme is a philosophical and spiritual work written in the early 17th century. This collection of dialogical exchanges encapsulates Böhme's reflections on attaining a deeper, transcendental understanding of life and a connection to the divine, framed through the lens of Christian mysticism. The text delves into themes of self-renunciation, the nature of the soul, and the path to spiritual illumination, making it appealing to readers interested in metaphysical philosophy, mysticism, and self-discovery. The opening of the work introduces the premise of a series of dialogues between a disciple and his master, focusing initially on how to achieve a supersensual existence where one can commune directly with God. The disciple seeks guidance on transcending the limitations of the natural world and understanding divine truths, learning that quieting the intellect and will is essential to hearing God's voice. The master emphasizes resignation to God's will and the importance of personal transformation, positing that true fulfillment comes when one embraces the divine amidst worldly struggles. Through this exchange, a foundation is laid for the exploration of love, desire, and the transformative journey toward spiritual awakening. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2010-09-17 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Christian life Mysticism BV Original publication data not identified 01025062 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33742 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33742 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133753.0 33742