Doctrine of Holy Baptism and its Pure Administration

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A circular emblem is centered on the page. At the top, a golden sun radiates light. In the center, a white pelican feeds its chicks with blood from its own breast. This image, known as the pelican in its piety, symbolizes self sacrifice and the nurturing of the soul. The pelican stands on a silver crescent moon. This moon rests on a cubic stone pedestal decorated with four red roses. These symbols often represent the stages of spiritual or alchemical transformation.

original Latin: "PHILOSOPHIA • HERMETICA"

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