Behmen

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Definition

Proper noun A German mystic and theosophist, founder of modern theosophy, whose writings influenced figures such as George Fox. (1575-1624)

Usage Notes
  • "Behmen" is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the historical figure Jakob Böhme. It is an archaic English spelling of his name.
  • The name is typically used in historical, religious, and philosophical contexts discussing Christian mysticism, theosophy, and Protestant thought.
Examples
  • The works of Behmen were studied by the early Quakers.
  • Scholars of mysticism often trace certain concepts back to Behmen.
Advanced Usage
  • Behmenist: (noun) A follower of the doctrines of Jakob Böhme.
    • The Behmenist tradition emphasized spiritual illumination.
  • Behmenite: (noun) Another term for a follower of Böhme.
  • Behmenistic: (adjective) Pertaining to the ideas of Jakob Böhme.
    • The text contains Behmenistic symbolism.
Variants and Related Words
  • Jakob Böhme: The modern, standard spelling of the name in English.
  • Jacob Boehme: Another common historical Anglicization.
  • Theosophy: The system of philosophical and religious thought with which he is associated.
  • Mystic: A person who seeks by contemplation and self-surrender to obtain unity with the deity, a description fitting Behmen.
Synonyms
  • (As the person) Jakob Böhme, Jacob Boehme.
  • (By description) Theosophist, mystic, speculative theologian.
Notes on Meaning

This word has only one specific meaning: it is a name referring to the identified historical person. It does not have general meanings, idioms, or phrasal verbs.

Noun
  1. German mystic and theosophist who founded modern theosophy; influenced George Fox (1575-1624)

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