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Preface

Of the Author.

Know that the prompting of a good friend led us
quite miraculously to the composition of this
work, not so that it should be openly presented
to the world, but as something from which we might
always take occasion for our secret and intimate
conversation.

But since the First Part of this work has come to
light against our will, we did not want to leave it
alone, but rather accompany it with the Second and
Third Parts; not doubting that this work, now that it is
complete and the First Part has been corrected by
us from its frequent errors, will be dear and pleasant.
We seek in this work no glory or thanks, but rather
the reader’s satisfaction, and that he may likewise
recognize and find therein that which the wisdom
of God has imparted to us; just as we then also hold
it certain that this work will provide a holy
pleasure to God-devoted minds. And a lover of
Magical Kabbalah original: Mago-Cabbalæ. This refers to a tradition of Christian mysticism that combined "Magia" (spiritual power or natural magic) with Kabbalistic interpretations of scripture and the universe. and Theosophy original: Theosophiæ. Literally "Divine Wisdom"; in this 18th-century context, it refers to a philosophical system focusing on direct, mystical insight into the nature of God. will our intent
easily