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German Christian mystic and theologian

Lived
1575–1624
Country
Germany
Books
5
Also writes as
Desiderius Philadelphus, Teutonicus Philosophus

Jakob Böhme published 3 non-fiction books and 2 other books. The best-known is Mysterium Magnum.

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Jakob Böhme

Non-fiction in order

  1. The Epistles of Jacob Behmen, Aliter, Teutonicus Philosophus (1649)

    215 pages

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  2. Mysterium Magnum (1654)

    605 pages

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  3. The Way to Christ (1894)

    302 pages

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Other books in order

  1. The Tree of Christian Faith (1644)

    56 pages

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  2. The Aurora (1960)

    736 pages

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About Jakob Böhme

Jakob Böhme was a German philosopher, Christian mystic, and Lutheran Protestant theologian. He was considered an original thinker by many of his contemporaries within the Lutheran tradition, and his first book, commonly known as Aurora, caused a great scandal. In contemporary English, his name may be spelled Jacob Boehme ; in seventeenth-century England it was also spelled Behmen, approximating the contemporary English pronunciation of the German Böhme.

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Jakob Böhme FAQ

How many books has Jakob Böhme written?
Jakob Böhme published 3 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Jakob Böhme's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Mysterium Magnum.
What is Jakob Böhme's most famous book?
Mysterium Magnum is Jakob Böhme's most widely read book.
Does Jakob Böhme write under a pen name?
Yes: Jakob Böhme has also published as Desiderius Philadelphus and Teutonicus Philosophus.
Can I read Jakob Böhme's books for free?
Yes. 1 book by Jakob Böhme is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.