Hermes Trismegistus's True Ancient Way of Nature

treatises they might find something useful and advantageous for their purpose; to this end, that lover of God and humanity, my faithful and most tenderly beloved friend, Mr. A. M. B., a distinguished Doctor of Medicine and Philosophy original Latin: Doctor Medicinæ et Philosophiæ. A common high-level academic degree in the 18th century, indicating expertise in both physical healing and natural science. in N., has arranged for their printing, for which I hereby publicly offer him my most sincere thanks.

Should, however, any Sophists In alchemical literature, "sophists" were not just clever talkers, but those who used false logic or deceptive methods to mimic the true Hermetic art. and Process-mongers original: Proceßkrämer. This derogatory term refers to "recipe-peddlers" who were obsessed with the literal, mechanical steps of chemical "processes" while ignoring the spiritual and philosophical foundations of alchemy. show hostility toward me regarding this (as if I had not written the truth) or even challenge me to a dispute; then they should know that I will not involve myself with them, much less trouble myself in the slightest over their hostility.