II.

Concerning the Sum of Perfection, or the Perfect Mastery. original: "Magistery"; in alchemy, this refers to the highest process of creating the Philosopher's Stone or achieving the ultimate goal of the art. The First Book.

The Preface, dividing this Book into Four Parts. page 22.

Part 1.

Concerning the Division of Obstacles original: "Impediments" Chapter 1. page 25.
Concerning the Obstacles to this Work regarding the Body of the Practitioner original: "Artificer" Chapter 2. page 26.
Concerning Obstacles regarding the Practitioner's Soul Chapter 3. page 27.
Concerning External Obstacles hindering the Work of this Art Chapter 4. page 29.
The Conclusion of the First Part, containing the necessary Qualifications of the Practitioner Chapter 5. page 30.

Part 2.

Concerning the true Reasons given by Men who simply deny the existence of the Art The "Art" refers to Alchemy. Chapter 1. page 34.
Arguments that it is not possible for Art to imitate Nature in all the various Properties of Actions Chapter 2. page 39.
A Refutation original: "Confutation" of the Reasons given by Men who simply deny the Art Chapter 3. page 42.
Various Opinions of those who believe the Art exists Chapter 4. page 49.
Concerning the Reasons given by Men who deny that the Art is based in Sulphur Chapter 5. page 51.