The History of Barlaam and Josaphat

hereby most obediently offer, dedicate, and commend myself together with this little book to you, Lord Father, praying to Almighty God that He may grant you, Lord Father, to experience not only the now-beginning New Year, but many more in all prosperity. And I once again most obediently commend myself to your fatherly favor, and all of us to Divine Protection. Dated at Hechingen, the 20th of September, in the year 1602.