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Paracelsus · 1603

as: 1. On the knowledge of the stars, a chapter 273. 2. Another, in which several definitions of astronomical arts are included 267. 3. Schedule on the proof of Magic 276. 4. Another, on the usefulness of Sagacious Philosophy 277. 5. Another, on the division of astronomical arts, ibid. 6. Fragment of a prologue on Divination 277. 7. Prologue to the art of Signs 278. 8. Fragment of a prologue on Uncertain arts 278. 9. Another fragment on the art of Signs.
10. Fragment from the Philosophy on the Prophet Isaiah, on Auguries 280. From previously printed editions.
All this has never before been published in print.
From the manuscripts of others.
I. The book called Azoth, or On the Wood and Line of Life, in which it is treated in particular and extensively on the state of Adam and Eve, before and after the Fall. Also described herein is the Cabalistic Character, which appeared on the cranium of man and woman through the split lines after the Fall of Adam and Eve: From the proper assistance and knowledge of which, many great Natural and Supernatural mysteries may be learned and revealed, etc.
From previously printed copies.
II. Archidoxis Magicæ, seven books:
The 1st. On Seals and Characters against some more serious diseases 319
The 2nd. On the Seals of the XII Signs of the Zodiac, and their powers 333
The 3rd. On Characters, concerning certain animals specifically 338.
The 4th. On transmuting Metals, according to observations of Astral Courses 340.
Here are inserted between the first 3 books, characters and seals sketched in another form, as Gerard Dorn had them printed in his Latin edition. 342
From the manuscripts of others.
The 5th. On the Constellation of the Mirror 346. The 6th. On the Composition of Metals, or on Magical Electrum a mystical alloy 351. The 7th. On the Seals of the 7 Planets 355
From Theophrastus' handwriting.
III. Interpretation of 30 Magical Figures, which were found in the Carthusian monastery in Nuremberg, and are still said to be kept there 360
From previously printed copies.
IV. Prognostication or Vaticanum prophecy of future events for 24 years, described and presented by Theophrastus through 32 Magical Figures 390
Previously not printed.
From the manuscript of D. Io. Montanus.
V. Another short Prognostication or Vaticanum of Theophrastus, described through hidden Magical speeches 408
VI. Improved Interpretation by Theophrastus, on several chapters of the prophecies which Johannes Lichtenberger described: and namely from the First Part the 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th chapters 406
Previously not printed.
Item, Interpretation of several chapters of the Third Part of the prophecy of Johannes Lichtenberger 413
VII. Fasciculus collection of Astrological Prognostications: The catalog and content of which was specifically noted at the beginning of the same.