Logic by Nicephorus Blemmydes and Topics by Boethius

And this logical and scientific [knowledge], such as we have already gone through from the clarity of straight paths and [the opposite of] filth, we have published thus, [it being] of the appropriate reign and blessing, a thing very kindred and similar in nature; and through both, they depict the greatness of the divine rule. And they propose the same goal for themselves; they exceed in the honor of dignities and meet the beginnings; on the one hand, leading the arts and the

• Definition of blessing
• Definition of royal

sciences; and legislating for all of these, and not only to be crafted through itself; and [it is] the science of sciences. Just as a kingdom is worthy of dignities; and a superiority of superiorities; seeking a royal and blessing [state], it is characterized by the divine and the image of God, and [is] lacking nothing as it has [all]. The primordial is demonstrated, and with it [comes] good order; and [it is] well among those starting many things, just as the great [man] himself theorized to show. For declaring that subjects are in good order, [he says] that royal blessing is a logical king. And that I may say in summary, where, not a few there are