Mysterium magnum
Subtitle: or, An exposition of the first book of Moses, called Genesis, concerning the manifestation or revelation of the divine word through the three principles of the divine essence; also of the originall of the world and the creation.  Wherein the kingdome of nature, & the kingdome of grace are expounded for the better understanding of the Old and New Testament, and what Adam and Christ are, also, how man should consider and may know himselfe in the light of nature, what he is, and wherein his temporall, and externall life consist; also, wherein his eternall blessedness and damnation consist.  And is an exposition of the essence of all essences for the further consideration of the lovers, in the divine gift. Comprised in three parts
By: Written anno 1623 by Jacob Behm, to which is added, The life of the author and his Foure tables of divine revelation.
Contributors: Ellistone, John, d. 1652.; Sparrow, John, 1615-1665?.
Publisher: Printed by M. Simmons for H. Blunden
Published: 1654
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 605
Subjects: Bible. -- O. T. -- Genesis -- Commentaries.
Notes: Copy imperfect: p. 595-596 torn; cover loose.

"The life of Jacob Behmen, written by Durand Hotham" (48 p.) and "Four tables of divine revelation...Englished by H.B." (22 p.) each has special t.p.

Translated by John Ellistone and John Sparrow.

Pt. 3 originally published separately with title "Josephus Redivivus."