A mystical engraving is titled "The Rebirth" original: "Die Wiedergeburt". The top half shows seven eyes arranged in a circular pattern around a central dove representing the Holy Spirit and a heart. These represent divine light and virtues including: Christ's Body original: "Christi Leib", Chastity original: "Keuschheit", Humility original: "Demuth", Gentleness original: "Sanfftmuth", Mercy original: "Barmherzigkeit", and Wisdom original: "Weißheit". Biblical references listed are John 3:5, Psalm 51:12-14, and Zechariah 3:9 and 4:10. The bottom half, set within a dark globe, shows seven flaming points or vices surrounding a skull: Avarice original: "Geitz", Envy original: "Neid", Wrath original: "Zorn", Pride original: "Hoffart", Lust original: "Unzucht", Flesh original: "Fleisch", and Lies original: "Lügen". A cross-like structure connects the two realms. It is signed "Glassbach sc." at the bottom right.

The Rebirth.

REGENERATION,

that is:

On the New Rebirth

How a person, who is serious about salvation, must let himself be led by the Spirit of Christ out of the confused and quarrelsome Babylon: So that he may be reborn in the Spirit of Christ, and live for Him alone etc.

composed by

Jacob Böhme, of Alt-Seidenburg

otherwise called the Teutonic Philosopher original: "Teutonicus Philosophus", In the year 1622.

A horizontal floral ornament features a central flower with symmetrical leaves and scrolls.

New Edition.

Berlin, 1779.

by Christian Ulrich Ringmacher.