By the Promoter, the Noble Knight of Orthopetæ orthopetæ: likely a Greek-derived pseudonym meaning "one who walks the right path."
K. S. and P. S. R. These are likely abbreviations for official titles, such as "Royal Saxon and Palatine-Sulzbach Councilor."
Theosophical Theosophy: A system of philosophy or religion that proposes to establish direct contact with divine spirits or God through contemplation and revelation.
Hall of Wonders/
Of the incomparable beauty
Of the
Subterranean Queen Juno In alchemical and esoteric traditions, "Juno" often represents the element of Air or a specific terrestrial principle.
innermost beloved
Celestial King Magniphosauri. A constructed name likely meaning "Great Light-bringer" or "Great Light of the Dawn."
That is:
Theosophical
Theater/ original: "Schau-Platz" — literally a "show-place" or stage, a common title for encyclopedic or revelatory works of this era.
Of the discovered spiritual life and
essence of all creatures/
Especially of Bread and Wine/ This likely refers to the mystical or alchemical interpretation of the Eucharist.
Together with the relevant instruction on the Covenant of the
Old and New Testament/ its secrets/
seals/ use/ and the Ark of the Covenant;
Prepared and displayed a short time ago at the command and request of a
noble person / but now
at the urgent request of so many hundreds of petitioners/
somewhat altered/ and advanced to public
print
by
Theophilus Philaletha. original: "Theophilo Philaleta" — a common pseudonym meaning "God-loving Friend of Truth."
The secret of the Lord is among those who fear
him/ and His covenant He lets them know/ Psalm 25:14. original: "Die Geheimniß des HErrn ist unter denen die ihn fürchten/ und seinen Bund läßt er sie wissen/ Ps. 25. v. 14."
Printed in Corinth in the Year of Salvation 1709. "Corinth" is likely a "false imprint"—a fictional place of publication used by authors of esoteric or controversial books to evade censorship.
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