Preface.

Sages from the East / through the means of the Natural Light original: Natürlichen Liechts. In 17th-century thought, this refers to human reason and the innate knowledge of God's laws visible in the physical world. / and afterwards were led to Bethlehem by the supernatural appearance of the Star. Why then should anyone still doubt that which the Godly Brothers of the R. C. original: Gottseelige Brüder des R. C.. Referring to the Rosicrucians (Fraternity of the Rosy Cross), a mystical movement that claimed to possess secret wisdom about nature and divinity. propose / with whom the all-wise King Solomon / and ancient sages / as well as current ones such as the Echo of the Fraternity original: Echo der Fraternitet. A title often used by authors who wrote in support of the Rosicrucian manifestos., Julianus de Campis A pseudonym for a contemporary defender of Rosicrucianism, likely Julius Sperber., etc., are in agreement.

Furthermore, consider in God’s Book of Wonders / namely the Holy Bible original: Heiligen Biblia. / Exodus 28. What the Urim and Thummim Sacred objects—possibly stones or gems—integrated into the High Priest's breastplate and used to determine the divine will. were in the breastplate of Aaron the High Priest / also how the Holy Priests through them [questioned] the Lord—