Paracelsus Opera (Huser Edition)

of the Philosophical Books.

Proof in the Science of Manual Mathematics. 512

XXI.

All from Theophrastus’s own handwriting.

Several fragments and schedules original: "Schedulæ"; small sheets of paper or notes used for record-keeping., similar to the preceding books, such as:
1. On the Knowledge of the Stars, one chapter. 513
2. Another, in which several definitions of the astronomical arts are contained. 516
3. A schedule, on the Proof of Magic. original: "de Probatione Magiæ" 517
4. Another, on the usefulness of Sagacious Philosophy. 517
5. Another, on the division of the astronomical arts. 518
6. Fragment of a prologue on Divination. original: "de Divinatione" 518
7. Prologue to the Art of Signatures. original: "in artem Signatam"; the study of outward signs that reveal the inner essence of things. 519
8. Fragment of a prologue to the Uncertain Arts. original: "in artes Incertas"; likely referring to divination methods like chiromancy or geomancy. 519
9. Another fragment on the Art of Signatures. 519

Except for ):( and the following:
10. Fragment from the philosophy upon Isaiah the Prophet, concerning Auguries. original: "de Auguriis"; the practice of predicting the future based on the flight of birds or other omens. 520

XXII.

From the manuscripts of others.

The book Azoth, or, On the Wood and Line of Life original: "De Ligno & Linea Vitæ". "Azoth" was a term for the universal solvent or the mercury of the philosophers, symbolizing the beginning and end of all things., in which is treated especially extensively the condition of Adam and Eve, before and after the Fall. Also described herein is the Cabalistic character which showed itself on the skulls of humans—of both male and female sex—through the split lines after the Fall of Adam and Eve: from the right understanding and knowledge of which many kinds of great, natural, and supernatural secrets may be learned and revealed, etc.

XXIII.

From previously printed copies.

Magic Archidoxes original: "Archidoxeos Magicæ"; one of the most famous magical texts attributed to Paracelsus. in Seven Books:
Book 1. On Seals and Characters against several more serious diseases. 544
Book 2. On the Seals of the XII Signs of the Zodiac, and their powers. 553
Book 3. On Characters, specifically regarding certain animals. 558
Book 4. On the Transmutation of Metals, according to observations of the astral courses. 559

Here, between these, are inserted the characters and seals of the first three books, drawn in a different form, as Gerard Dorn Gerard Dorn (c. 1530–1584) was a Belgian philosopher and one of the most important editors and translators of Paracelsus’s work. had them printed in his Latin edition. 560

From the manuscripts of others.

Book 5. On the Constellation of the Mirror. 564
Book 6. On the Composition of Metals, or on Magical Electrum. original: "de Electro Magico"; an alloy made of the seven planetary metals believed to have magical properties. 568
Book 7. On the Seals of the Seven Planets. 571

XXIV.

From Theophrastus’s own handwriting.

Interpretation of thirty magical figures, whi-

ch were found at Nuremberg in the Carthusian monastery, and are still to be preserved there with special diligence. 574

XXV.

From previously printed copies.

Prognostication or prophecy original: "Vaticinium" of future events for 24 years, described and presented by Theophrastus through thirty-two magical figures. 594

XXVI.

From the manuscripts of Dr. Johann Montanus. Johann Montanus (Hans von Hayn) was a physician and associate of Paracelsus who collected many of his manuscripts.

Another short prognostication or prophecy by Theophrastus, described through hidden magical speeches. 607

XXVII.

From the manuscripts of Dr. Johann Montanus.

Improved interpretation by Theophrastus of several chapters of the prophecies which Johann Liechtenberger Johann Liechtenberger (c. 1426–1503) was a famous German astrologer whose prophetic works remained influential for decades. described: and namely from the first part, the 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, and 24th chapters. 608

Also, the interpretation of several chapters of the third part of the prophecies of Johann Liechtenberger. 619.

XXVIII.

A bundle of astrological prognostications: the catalog and contents of which are specially listed at the beginning of the same. 626

XXIX.

Appendix to the tenth part of the writings of Theophrastus Paracelsus: In which these books are contained:
1. Azoth, or On the Wood and Line of Life. 519
665
671

2. Magic Archidoxes in Seven Books. 544
3. An interpretation of 30 magical figures found in the Carthusian monastery at Nuremberg. 574
4. Prognostication of future events for 24 years, presented by Theophrastus through magical images and figures. 595
5. Another short prognostication of future events (also considered to be by Theophrastus). 608
6. Interpretation by Theophrastus of several figures from the first part of Liechtenberger. 608
7. Also, the interpretation of several figures from the third part of Liechtenberger. 619
8. A bundle of astrological prognostications, the catalog of which is specially listed at the beginning of the same. 626

XXX.

Astrological treatises, fragments, and slips, belonging to the preceding appendix:

From an old printed copy.

1. Prognosticon, containing 4 years, namely from 1530 up to '34. 626

The original: "Die"; catchword for the following page.