The Garden of the Mind

treated, as well as the Scriptural
passages, which here for this purpose are
abundantly introduced. We
would have placed the referencesDutch: "aanwyfinge." These are marginal citations or cross-references to biblical verses. in the margin,
but it did not suit this format well, and
also, since they are mostly already known to those
experiencedDutch: "geoeffende." This refers to "practiced" or devout readers who are deeply familiar with the Bible. in Holy Scripture, for others
it can serve as a trail to
search them out, and to study the Scripture—
which stands open for everyone—somewhat
better: For a great treasure she has hidden
within her, and is well worthy to ponder
her deep meaning with Mary in the heartA reference to the Virgin Mary in Luke 2:19, who "kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.",
shutting out all other unnecessary things.

Regarding the two CollationsFrom the Latin "collatio," referring to a formal spiritual dialogue or conference, a common literary device in devotional texts.,
or Conversations, which the
Wandering Soul has with Adam and
Noah, herein is expanded in a para-
phrastic way the hi-