Mysterium Magnum

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A renowned work by Jacob Boehme on the symbolism of the biblical Genesis. The author elucidates numerous names, places, and themes found in Genesis: Two principles - the love of God and wrath; Darkness and Light; the Essence of Corporality (the seventh form of nature). Luna and Saturn; the creation of angels; the Fall of Lucifer; the works of the six days of creation; Adam and Eve; the impression and the original of the bestial man; Cain and Abel; the covenant; Enoch; Noah and his sons, among others. There are many common themes with the Neoplatonic theosophical tradition of Ammonius Saccas, Plotinus, Porphyry, Iamblichus, and Proclus, as well as with the Kabbalistic tradition. Hierarchies, emanation of the Cosmos, angelic realms, trinities, signature, ideation, duality, and transformation are present in Boehme's work, similar to other traditions. It is important to note that Jacob Boehme employs a highly veiled writing style, necessitated by the narrow-minded world of fundamentalist Christians in conflict during his time. He recognized the idea of the power of Christ within humanity, a transformation and realization possible for those oriented toward a virtuous way of life.