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Jane Leade (1624-1704)

Jane Leade was an English mystic, visionary, and writer who became known for her inspired spiritual teachings and prophetic writings. Born in Norfolk, England in 1624, she grew up in a Puritan household and was deeply influenced by the teachings of the Bible and her Christian faith. 
In her early adult years, Leade experienced a transformative spiritual awakening that led her to explore mystical and esoteric ideas. She became interested in the works of mystics such as Jacob Boehme and in the study of Kabbalah, and began to have mystical experiences of her own. She claimed to receive visions and revelations directly from God, and believed that she had been chosen to relay divine messages to the world.
As a result of her spiritual insights and revelations, Leade developed a unique theological system that blended Christian theology with mystical and esoteric elements. She believed in the unity of all things and saw God as both the transcendent creator and the immanent essence of all existence. She spoke of the soul’s journey to God and the importance of inner purification and transformation as a means of achieving spiritual enlightenment.
Leade’s teachings and writings drew a small but devoted following, including several prominent figures in English society at the time. She founded a spiritual community or family” that was based on her vision of a united and harmonious society, and advocated for social and economic reform based on her spiritual principles.

Der Aufgang zum Berge des Schauens. Amsterdam, 1699 |

Ein Garten-Brunn gewässert durch die Ströhme der göttlichen Lustbarkeit. Amsterdam, 1697 | | Andere Theil

Die Glorie oder Herrlichkeit Sarons. Amsterdam, 1700

The heavenly cloud now breaking. London, 1681

De hemelsche wolcke nu doorbreekende ofte de hemel-vaerts-ladder des Heeren Christi nedergelaten. Amsterdam, Hendrick Wetstein, 1696

Die himmlische Bottschaffter eines allgemeinen Friedens. Amsterdam, 1698 |

Die Kriege Davids und das friedsame Reich Salomons. Amsterdam, 1700 |

Die nun brechende und sich zertheilende himmlische Wolcke. Amsterdam, 1700 | | |

Eine offenbarung der Bottschafft des Ewigen Evangelii. Amsterdam, 1697 |

Offenbahrung der Offenbahrungen. Amsterdam, 1695 | |

Sechs unschätzbare durch Göttliche Offenbarung und Befehl ans Liecht gebrachte Mystische Tractätlein. Amsterdam, 1696 |

Ursachen und Gründe welche hauptsächlich Anlass gegeben, die Philadelphische Societät aufzurichten und zu beförderen. Amsterdam, 1698

The Wonders of God’s creation manifested, in the variety of eight worlds; as they were made known experimentally to the author. London, 1695

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