A compendious view of the grounds of the Teutonick philosophy : with considerations by way of enquiry into the subject matter and scope of the writings of Jacob Behmen, commonly called, the Teutonick philosopher : also several extracts from his writings and some words used by him explained

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Some words ufed by Jacob Behmen, explained near to his deep fenfe.

wes is an infinity of {pace pecu-

£f jiar to each of the three principles.

Ainoafs, is a {pirit or will bringing itfelf into fubftance, compaction, or ma= nifeftation.

Anguifh, is the third form of the feven properties of the eternal nature, made of the two firft forms, and making the fulphurous fpirit.

Centrum or Centre, is the flath ftanding in every will to make an opening. Chri/t, by the word Chrift is meant the inward new man in the {pirit of Chrift, underftood inwardly.

Element, called the one or holy element, is of or according to the fecond principle, generated eternally out of the eternal nature or great myftery, which are according to the

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