DEDICATION.

and [has] become widely famous and known: Since Your Reverence and Excellence The German honorifics E. Ehrw. vnnd Herrlig. (Eure Ehrwürden und Herrlichkeit) were formal ways to address high-ranking scholars or officials., three years ago while staying here in Frankfurt on account of the raging plague original: Seuche. Referring to an outbreak of infectious disease; the bubonic plague frequently disrupted city life in this era. for a time, and once in the home of Doctor Leuchtius Likely Johannes Leucht, a contemporary scholar or physician. where all manner of pleasant discussions original Latin: Collationes. Scholarly exchanges or symposia where ideas were compared and debated. regarding chemical philosophy original: Chymischen Philosophia. The theoretical and spiritual framework of alchemy. took place, [you] also took me into your acquaintance and offered me every kind will and favor, I could not refrain from identifying myself further to you with a modest declaration original: Declaration. A formal statement or manifestation of intent. of my grateful spirit. Accordingly, I would also like to have Your Reverence and Excellence dutifully petitioned that you might [accept] this dedication original: Dedication. The formal act of naming a patron at the beginning of a published work. along with the offering of my other services and wishes of