German Theology original: "Theologia germanica"

A hand-colored emblem occupies the center of the page. It shows an oval scene surrounded by a circular inscription. The central image depicts a white pelican in her piety. This is a symbolic pose where the bird plucks her own breast to feed her young with her blood. She sits in a crescent-shaped nest on top of a stone base decorated with four red roses. Golden rays of light shine down from the top of the oval. The words Hermetic Philosophy are written in golden capital letters in a circle around the image.

German Theology original: "Theologia germanica." This is a mystical treatise written in the late fourteenth century. It explains how a person can achieve union with God by letting go of the self.
Hermetic Philosophy original: "Philosophia Hermetica." A spiritual tradition based on ancient writings. It focuses on the relationship between the divine, the universe, and humanity.
Hermeticism The study of the teachings attributed to Hermes Trismegistus. These ideas often blend philosophy with alchemy and astrology.
Pelican in her piety A traditional symbol of self-sacrifice. In a Christian context, it represents Christ. In alchemy, it signifies the process of nourishing a new spiritual state from within.
Alchemy An ancient branch of natural philosophy. Its practitioners sought to transform materials and the human soul into a perfected state.