This engraving by the German philosopher Jacob Böhme (1575-1624), is an allusion to the work on ourself and to what we Gnostically call SECOND BIRTH or TO BE BORN AGAIN.
But what do we refer to when we speak of the STATE OF GRACE? Without a doubt, we are referring to the search for the salvation of our soul or the values that pertain to it, that is to be in a state of GRACE.
First of all, we must know that this illustration was the work of the great German mystic named Jacob Böhme. This engraving is the title page of a work by the aforementioned author and the publishers asked Jacob Böhme 177 theosophical questions, of which the author answered 15.
The engraving in question was made by Jacob Böhme (1575-1624) in one of his posthumous works. For many of the researchers this book is considered one of the most difficult of his writings.
Very dear friends:
It is with immense joy that I send you, friends, the present engraving entitled ”The three principles of divine manifestation”
This engraving, “Hercules at the crossroads”, esoterically alludes to the decision that has to be made by every aspirant to become a SOLAR MAN, in other words, by every Bodhisattva who, having already raised his seven Serpents of Fire, must clearly decide between the Dry Path of the alchemist or the Humid Path of the transmutatory art.
I send you this beautiful engraving that appears on the frontispiece of a work called NUMEROLOGY OF NATURE
