Introduction

to

Original Cabalistic Cabalistic: Derived from "Kabbalah," a tradition of Jewish mysticism. In this 18th-century context, it refers to a Christianized version of these teachings used to find hidden meanings in words and numbers.

Science,

and to

Symbolic Numerology

applicable to all languages.

To the

Sons of Light A term frequently used by secret societies such as the Freemasons and Rosicrucians to refer to initiated members who have received spiritual "illumination."

dedicated

J. J. J. W. G.

An allegorical emblem depicting an open book. Over the book lie a caduceus The winged staff of the messenger god Hermes, featuring two entwined serpents. In this context, it symbolizes the "Hermetic" arts, including alchemy and secret wisdom., a long quill pen, a leafy branch (likely laurel or olive), and several palm fronds.

Printed at Heliopolis original: "Heliopolis"; Greek for "City of the Sun." This is almost certainly a symbolic imprint. Esoteric authors often claimed their works were printed in ancient centers of wisdom like Egypt to bypass censorship and add an air of mystery. in Egypt.

(circa 1780)