The Epistles of Jacob Behmen

...are printed in a treatise by themselves, called The Teutonic Messenger original: Mercurius Teutonicus; a title often applied to the works of Jacob Boehme, referring to him as a messenger from the German ("Teutonic") lands..

In a word, courteous and Christian reader, ☞ these epistles letters will serve as an introduction and accurate information to show you who this author was, where he obtained his great knowledge, and upon what foundation and center it is built. Likewise, they will show how you may truly come to understand the intent and meaning of his writings and effectively find their excellent use. Whether you are learned or unlearned, rich or poor, master or servant, parent or child—no matter your calling, profession, physical temperament original: "complexion"; in the 17th century, this referred to the balance of the four bodily humors., astrological influence original: "constellation", or disposition—you may find such knowledge here that may better and improve you correctly in Christianity.

Therefore, be like the hardworking bee that seeks honey at every flower; where she does not find it, she does not leave her sharp sting. Similarly, if you find something that you do not like, let it be. Do not leave a taunting scoff, a stinging venom of scorn, or a rash judgment behind you. Instead, pray that God would give you his Holy Spirit to lead you into all truth. In this way, you shall know God within yourself, according to that divine promise: "They shall all be taught of God, and know the Lord" (John 6:45; Hebrews 8:11).

But let the end of all things be Love; for if you