In the Name of Jesus

original: "I. N. J." (In Nomine Jesu). It was common practice in the 17th century to begin academic works with a pious invocation.

ON THE EXTINCTION OF THE ORDER OF THE TEMPLARS,

By the consent of the Renowned Philosophical Faculty

For the first time

FOR THE POSITION

original: "PRO LOCO." This signifies a "pro loco" dissertation, a specific academic requirement in German universities for a candidate to qualify for a faculty position or a seat in the academic senate.

Will publicly dispute

MASTER JOHANN CHRISTOPH

Wichmanshausen,

of Ilsenburg, Saxony.

The 9th day of July, in the Year 1687.

AT LEIPZIG,

FROM THE PRINTING HOUSE OF CHRISTOPH FLEISCHER.