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De Mysteriis

Marsilio Ficino
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Latin
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1497

De Mysteriis, by Iamblichus, translated by Marsilio Ficino in 1497, is a Neoplatonic text defending theurgy, rituals for divine union. It outlines a cosmic hierarchy and sacred symbols, influencing Renaissance Hermeticism.

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Kavyamimansa

Rajashekhara
,
Sanskrit
,
1200

A foundational Sanskrit text on poetics, offering sharp reflections on the nature of poetry, criticism, and literary creation within the medieval Indian tradition.

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Biological Leaflets

Ivan Gljaja
,
Bosnian
,
1918

Concise pamphlets examining natural history and biological observations in an accessible format.

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Historia: von dem Leben und Wandel der heyligen Barlaam dess Einsidels, unnd Josaphat dess König in Indien Sohn

Anonymous
,
German
,
1603

A German retelling of Barlaam and Josaphat. Josaphat, an Indian prince, is sheltered by his pagan father to prevent his conversion to Christianity.

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Tractatus Two. On the Nature of the Elements. On the Fifth Essence

Drebbel, Cornelius
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Latin
,
1628

A probing inquiry into the classical elements and the elusive quinta essentia, merging mechanical insight with alchemical speculation.

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On Presages, Divination, and Astrological and Astronomical

Paracelsus
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Latin
,
1569

Writings explore cosmic influences on earth, interpreting natural omens, celestial patterns, and divine signs to predict events, blending astrology and divination with spiritual insight.

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Novum lumen chymicum

Sendivogius
,
Latin
,
1628

A key alchemical text exploring matter, metals, and the philosopher’s stone. It introduces the "food of life" in air (linked to oxygen) and "central nitre," blending practical chemistry with mysticism. Widely influential, it shaped early modern science.

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De Mysteriis

Ficino
,
Latin
,
1497

A comprehensive Ficinian exploration of Platonic mysteries, reconciling esoteric wisdom with Renaissance humanism.

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Curiosa physica

Johann Otto von Hellwig
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German
,
1714

A curious compendium of natural phenomena, mingling observation, wonder, and speculative inquiry in the spirit of early Enlightenment curiosity.

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De hermetica aegyptiorum vetere et paracelsicorum nova medicina

Hermann Conring
,
Latin
,
1648

A comparative examination of ancient Hermetic medicine and Paracelsian innovations, balancing empirical rigor with mystical interpretation.

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Geometrie practique

Charles de Bovelles
,
Latin
,
1547

A Renaissance manual that bridges geometry’s abstract principles with their practical applications in art, science, and architecture.

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Incipit: Ex Ilss. quodam Philosophi R.C. extractum

Anonymous
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Latin
,
17th Century

A fragmentary text engaging with hermetic philosophy and rationalist thought in early modern Europe.

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Asis rimonim

Samuel Gallico
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Hebrew
,
1575

A treatise intertwining Jewish mysticism and philosophy, exploring the symbolic and rational aspects of theological inquiry.

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Christopher Plantius

Christopher Plantius
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Latin
,
Unknown

A short Latin work reflecting the scientific and philosophical ideas of its era.

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Short Stories

Branislav Đ. Nušić
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Serbian Cyrillic
,
1928

A collection of narratives blending satire, humor, and social commentary in early 20th-century Serbian literature.

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Ander Theil [Greek: Gnothi seauton]. Nosce teipsum. Erkenne dich selber O Mensch: heisset Astrologia theologizata

Valentin Weigel
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German
,
1618

A mystical guide to self-knowledge in which the stars and theology become mirrors of the inner cosmos of the human soul.

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Complementum astrologiae und auszführliche Erklerung des fünffjährigen Prognostici 1619 zu Hall gedruckt

Paul Nagel
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German
,
1620

A technical explanation of astrological predictions and their application in early modern Europe.

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Astrologia aphoristica Ptolemaei, Hermetis, Ludovici de Rigiis, Almansoris, Hieronymi Cardani, et autoris innominati

Anonymous
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Latin
,
1641

A wide-ranging collection of astrological aphorisms drawn from classical and Renaissance sources.

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Ausführlicher Bericht vom Gebrauch desz Instruments so titulirt physico astrologicum instrumentum

Samuel Hafenreffer
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German
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1640

A practical report on an astrological instrument, merging technical application with philosophical reflection.

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Kurtze Instruction zu der Geomantia, Auff die neue Arth nach astrologischer Application solches getheilet in Theoriam & Praxin

Anonymous
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German
,
1686

A short instruction on geomancy, adapted with astrological applications into theory and practice.

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Das Buoch, meteororum. Liber quartus paramiri de matrice

Paracelsus, Theophrastus
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German
,
1566

A treatise by Paracelsus on meteorological and cosmological phenomena, situated within his paramiric writings.

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Astronomica et astrologica

Paracelsus, Theophrastus
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German
,
1567

Paracelsian reflections on astronomy and astrology, merging celestial science with esoteric medicine.

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Morgenröte im Aufgang, das ist: die Wurzel oder Mutter der Philosophiae, Astrologiae und Theologiae

Jacob Böhme
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German
,
1780

Böhme’s mystical masterpiece, presenting the dawn of wisdom as the root of philosophy, astrology, and theology in a visionary synthesis.

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Anleitung zur primitiven gabalistischen Wissenschaft

Anonymous
,
German
,
1789

An introduction to a form of primitive cabalistic science, situating mystical interpretation within Enlightenment context.

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Julius Firmicus Maternus's Astronomicon, in Eight Books

Julius Firmicus Maternus
,
Latin
,
1533

A monumental Latin astrological text, providing one of antiquity’s most comprehensive treatments of celestial science.

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