Johann Georg Gichtel(1638–1710)

German mystic and pivotal editor of Jakob Böhme whose work helped shape the reception of Böhme's theosophy. Gichtel gathered disciples and promoted a rigorous spiritual discipline, blending visionary reading with ascetic practice.

Read by Alcott (see Alcott's Library)

1 title in the Cabinet

Kurze Eroffnnug und Unweisung der dreyen Pincipien und Welten in Menschen

Full title: Eine kurze Eröffnung und Anweisung der dreyen Principien und Welten im Menschen

The Dial's edition: Berlin, 1732

A theosophic 'diagram-book': principles and worlds 'in the human being' are explained through figures, with guidance on inner conflict and what it means to pray 'in spirit and truth.'

Full textSurvives at Houghton Library

Read by Alcott (see Alcott's Library)