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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 ➤
