Adam Quote by Jakob Bohme
“Adam was the image of God, he was man and woman, and yet neither of them before his Eve, but a masculine virgin in peculiar love, full of chastity and purity.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: The Aurora, 1650
The quote portrays humanity as a divine, gender‑blended being, emphasizing purity and love beyond conventional gender roles.
In simple terms: Humans are divine, pure, and beyond gender norms.
Embrace inner purity and love beyond labels.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- interfaith dialogue
- gender studies
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view affect gender identity?
- Can purity exist without societal labels?
May overlook biological realities and be misinterpreted as denying gender differences.