Thus contained in this Second Volume.

+How man is possessed by the devil. 295
+How one should cast out the devils. 296
On magical storms. 297 original: "Zauberischen Vngewittern"; refers to violent weather events believed to be conjured by sorcery.
On the abuse of the Art of Magic. 298

XIII.

Concerning Images, original: "De Imaginibus" that is, of all kinds of imagery and figures. 300

XIV.

From the manuscript of another.

Five other treatises of the Philosophy of Theophrastus: Theophrastus is the primary name used by Paracelsus (Theophrastus von Hohenheim).

1. On the distinction of time. 309
2. On the birth and preservation of the four elemental bodies. 310
3. On flesh and Mummy. 311 original: "Mumia"; in Paracelsian medicine, this refers to a vital spiritual force found in the body, or a medicinal substance derived from it.
4. On the distinction between bodies and spirits. 313
5. On the sleep and waking of spirits. 314

XV.

From the manuscript of another.

Three treatises on the foundation and origin of wisdom and the arts. 317

XV.

Several Fragments.

1. On the Foundation of Wisdom and the Sciences. 329 original: "De Fundamento Sapientiæ & Scientiarum"
2. On those who walk in sleep. 333 original: "De Euntibus in somno"; a study of sleepwalking.
3. Two others on the Generation of fools. 333 original: "de Generatione stultorum"

XVII.

From the manuscripts of Dr. Johann Montanus and others.

SAGACIOUS PHILOSOPHY, original: "PHILOSOPHIA SAGAX" or the Great Astronomy. 338. This is divided into four books according to the number of the four types of astronomy:

In the First Book, the entire NATURAL Astronomy original: "Astronomia NATURALIS" is theoretically described: that is, all the works and arts which are accomplished in a natural way through the power and potential of the firmament, placed there by God the Father according to the first and ancient creation. These natural effects THEOPHRASTUS divides into two kinds. The first is of those which man may perform and accomplish by his own art, skill, and knowledge through the power, influence, and means of the firmament above. THEOPHRASTUS describes nine of these works or arts, which he calls the MEMBERS of Astronomy original: "MEMBRA Astronomiæ" or Astronomical Sciences, each of which in turn has its certain parts or species beneath it: as can be clearly seen from the inserted table on page 360. The other kind of natural powers and effects are those which the firmament or heaven exercises and uses for itself: some of which are accomplished through man (though without his art and skill), and some of which show themselves and become manifest through other creatures. These workings and effects THEOPHRASTUS calls the GIFTS of the Firmament original: "DONA des Firmaments", of which he mentions ten, where each likewise has other species beneath it, as seen in the Table on leaf 396.

In the Second Book (the beginning of which is on page 427), the entire CELESTIAL Astronomy original: "Astronomia COELESTIS" or Supernatural Astronomy is described, under which Theo-

phrastus includes all works and deeds which are used and accomplished in a heavenly manner through the power and potential of the New Creature (proceeding from God the Son JESUS CHRIST, according to the second and New Creation). These works Theophrastus likewise divides into two kinds: namely into 9 Members and 10 Gifts, each of which includes just as many species and parts beneath it as was presented in the distribution of the Natural Astronomies.

In the Third Book is included the ASTRONOMY OF FAITH original: "ASTRONOMIA FIDEI" or of the NEW OLYMPUS original: "OLYMPI NOVI", which Theophrastus mentions at the beginning of the fourth book, page 471 (noting that he had also described it). In this Astronomy, he would undoubtedly have described the power and effect of strong faith and intense imagination as necessity required, and also divided it according to the aforementioned arrangement into 9 Members and 10 Gifts: but it has not yet come to light.

In the Fourth Book (page 471), the SATANIC or Infernal Astronomy original: "Astronomia SATHANICA oder Infernalis" is theoretically described, in which are included all powers and effects which the devil uses and accomplishes, either for himself or through sorcerous people (though also through the power of nature). It was undoubtedly fully described by Theophrastus according to the aforementioned distribution: but at this time no more is available than what is included here.

The practice of these four astronomies is mentioned by Theophrastus in many places in these books, noting that he had also described them: but so far nothing of them has come to light.

XVIII.

Partly from the original autograph, partly from the manuscript of Paracelsus’s secretary.

Another short astronomical book: called the "Explanation of the Whole of Astronomy": in which Theophrastus describes only the natural arts and effects of the firmament. 483

XIX.

PRACTICE of the Science of DIVINATION, original: "PRACTICA Scientiam DIVINATIONIS" page 498. Which (as can be seen from the text) is directed toward the four species of divinations in this compendium.

XX.

Another compendium, or explanation of Natural Astronomy, described somewhat more extensively by the author.

):( Except for the chapter on the Mass The "Massa" refers to the primordial matter or "limbus" from which man was created. from which the body of man was made, contained on page 505 and following.

Following this are several "Probations" Tests or proofs of efficacy for specific arts., perhaps arranged by the author for this compendium, such as: