Afar Quote by Jakob Bohme
“Time past, present, and to come, as also depth and height, near and afar off, are all one in God, one comprehensibility.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: The Way to the Life, 1620
He expresses a mystical view that all dimensions of existence—time, space, depth—are unified within the divine comprehension.
In simple terms: All of reality is one in God.
Key Takeaway
Seek unity in spiritual understanding.
Themes
mysticism
philosophy
unity
Mood
contemplative
awe
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Meditation
- theological study
- philosophical contemplation
Key Concepts
Divine omniscience
holistic perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How does perceiving oneness affect daily life?
- Can you reconcile individuality with divine unity?
A Different Perspective
Such unity can be intellectually overwhelming.
