The Sequel to the Count of Gabalis, or New Discourses on the Secret Sciences

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SECOND CONVERSATION.

Joannes Brunus The Latinized name for Jean le Brun, presented here as a self-important reformer. spent an hour in conference with the Holy Spirit: he emerged from my study Cabinet: A private room used for reading, writing, or intimate consultation. as enflamed as a Cherub In traditional theology, Cherubim were often associated with a burning zeal or proximity to the divine presence.. "You are one of ours, my son," he said to me; "God has told me that the zeal you possess for the reformation of morals comes from Him; that it is He who inspired you with the contempt you hold for Aristotle Aristotle’s philosophy was the cornerstone of Medieval scholasticism; rejecting him was a hallmark of both the scientific revolution and various mystical movements.; and that it is He who made you understand that the melancholy Descartes René Descartes (1596–1650), the French philosopher. Calling him "melancholy" likely refers to his solitary nature or the perceived coldness of his rationalist system. does not deserve all the esteem that the Author of this Book Likely referring to a specific contemporary text the characters are discussing. would wish one to have for him. Upon these three foundations, I shall have no difficulty in telling you my designs, recounting my history to you, explaining my Philosophy, and associating you with the glory of reforming the Christian World." "Sit down then, Sir," I replied to him; "I shall listen to you with all the docility of which I am capable." He sat down and spoke in this manner:

"These recent times have been fertile in Reformers. Hell seems to have opened all its doors to overthrow the