The authorities did not know of the works written since 1619 and supposed that to that date Boehme had maintained silence. The publication of The Way to Christ on New Years Day 1624 immediately brought forth angry sermons of Richter. In March Boehme was told by the municipality council to seek his fortune elsewere and went for a short time to Dresden. Richter was dead by this time, and his replacement was called to Boehme's home to minister the dying prophet. According to him, Boehme died as an orthodox Lutherian on november 17.
Recent findings show that Boehme was much more than a simple shoemaker.
He apparently organized the commerce of leather in his area. The universe is created according to the words of the Prolog of John the Divine. God created through his word. He how was triple, from the beginning, understood in his wisdom individual beings. Seven characteristics progressively reveal the creative word.