Synopsis of Events from the Creation of the World

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25. August.

On Wednesday original: "Mercurij die", literally "the day of Mercury," the standard Latin term for Wednesday., the Lord Doctor BESOLD, considering an excursion for the sake of his spirit—by which he might refresh the fatigue of a mind oppressed by constant studies and forestall an encroaching infirmity of health—chose the city of Eichstätt original: "Aichstadianam vrbem". Eichstätt was an important cultural and religious center in Bavaria. for this leisure. It was a destination well-suited both for its convenient proximity and for its many churches, which were appropriate for his devotion. He prepared for the journey there. At the start of dinner, he was in high spirits, but the meal's conclusion brought him a sadder end; for, seized by a sudden chill, he hastened to bed and yielded to the beginnings of the disease. The causes were clear: trusting too much in his natural strength, he had contracted a stomach ailment from cheaper food and a more lax diet; however, at the beginning, these things did not hinder his vigorous nature.

26. August.

At daybreak original: "Renafcente Aurorâ", literally "with Dawn being reborn.", he began the journey along with his daughter and his wife (who, having traveled as far as Pappenheim, had taken her dinner at the home of the preacher). He was accompanied by us for the sake of honor and our promised duty. He spent his time there more cheerfully, refreshing himself greatly with spiritual matters, especially by viewing the relicsoriginal: "Lipsanis". This refers to the physical remains of saints or holy objects, which Besold, a recent convert to Catholicism, would have found spiritually significant. of the Saints, and vis-