Sacred and Truly Christian Philosophy, or Cosmic Meteorology

original: "ARCA DEI THESAURARIA." Fludd views the atmosphere as a divine storehouse where God keeps the life-force and the various meteorological elements that can bring either health or punishment.
A circular library stamp is visible, likely from a historic institutional collection.

The profound mysteries of the Meteors In the 17th century, the term "meteor" referred to any atmospheric phenomenon, including rain, wind, clouds, and lightning, not just falling stars. of both worlds original: "utriusque mundi." This refers to Fludd’s central philosophy of the Macrocosm (the universe) and the Microcosm (the human body)., both healthful and unhealthful, are brought into view; supported not by the vain and lying testimony of Pagan Philosophers, but confirmed by the most certain seal of Truth.

AT THE END OF WHICH is explained both the practice and the theory of a certain experiment worthy of admiration, and by no means difficult for the common understanding. This experiment refutes and repels the uncertain and deceptive opinions of the Peripatetics original: "Peripateticorum." These were the traditional followers of Aristotle's philosophy, whose natural science Fludd sought to replace with a more spiritual, chemical, and biblical approach., as if pointing with a finger toward the true nature of meteors—both the bright and the dark—for those who are currently unlearned.

original: "DE FLUCTIBUS."

):( 2 REVE-
These are printer's marks: the signature mark "):( 2" indicates the second leaf of the introductory section, and "REVE-" is a catchword for the first word of the following page, likely "REVELATIO" (Revelation).