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...is of the TRUE [Wisdom], and narrow indeed, but yet sufficiently grand, consecrated to JEHOVAH, and therefore to it, by the STAIRCASE
...[dedi]cated, of seven Theosophic steps, truly Philosophical, only for the faithful sons of DOCTRINE,
...already by various means the ascent is made; and to these alone, DIVINELY inspired, it is granted, according to the seven oracular LAWS,
...to see and contemplate CHRISTIAN-KABBALISTICALLY, DIVINE-MAGICALLY, as well as PHYSICO-CHEMICALLY,
...[the secrets]: so that they may not die Sophistically In this context, "Sophistically" refers to the false, worldly wisdom that Khunrath opposes. but live Theosophically, and [so that] orthodox PHILOSOPHERS THUS (also God-pourers original: Θεο-χόοι (theokhooi). A term used by Khunrath to describe those who are filled with and "pour out" divine influence.)
...may tell of the Works of the LORD; and worthily celebrate GOD, who has so blessed them as his friends. Constructed by HEINRICH [KHUNRATH]
...DOCTOR of both [Laws and Medicine], in the YEAR from the birth of JESUS CHRIST, 1602.