Postil on the Gospel of John: On Rebirth

An oval emblem is positioned in the center of a white square. The inner oval has a blue background and depicts a white bird, likely a pelican or a phoenix, standing upon a white cube. The cube is decorated with four red roses. Golden rays shine down from a sun-like semi-circle at the top of the oval. A white circular border surrounds the image. It contains the inscription: Hermetic Philosophy original Latin: "PHILOSOPHIA HERMETICA" written in capital letters.

Hermetic Philosophy A tradition of esoteric knowledge attributed to the mythical figure Hermes Trismegistus. In this context, it refers to the spiritual and alchemical processes of inner transformation and the search for divine truth.

Pelican or Phoenix In alchemical and Christian symbolism, the pelican represents self-sacrifice and life-giving blood, while the phoenix represents resurrection and rebirth. Both align with the book's focus on the "New Man."

Cube In various traditions, the cube represents the material world, stability, or the perfected "salt" of the alchemists. Here, it supports the symbols of spiritual growth and blossoming.