The Fame of the Brotherhood

of the Laudable Order of the R. C. original: "deß löblichen Ordens deß R. C." Referring to the Rose Cross or Rosicrucians.

[of] all the arts), Continuing from the previous page: "...or a rule [of] all the arts they might collect." but rather, each party opposes the other so much that they remain stuck in the old ways. Thus, the Pope, Aristotle The Greek philosopher whose logic and natural philosophy were the standard in universities for centuries., Galen The ancient physician whose writings were the undisputed authority in medicine until the early modern period., and indeed whatever merely resembles an old codex original: "Codici"; a manuscript book, here used to mean ancient, unquestioned authorities. is held up against the clear, revealed light. Without doubt, if these men were alive today, they would correct themselves with great joy; but here, men are too weak for such a great work. And although in theology, physics, and mathematics, the truth is presented, the Old Enemy A traditional term for the Devil. still displays his cunning and resentment in abundance, as he hinders and brings hatred upon such a beautiful progress through fanatics original: "Schwärmer"; literally "swarmers," a term used to describe radical, often irrational religious enthusiasts., discord, and vagabonds original: "Landleuffer"; literally "land-runners," referring to wandering charlatans or people without stable foundations..

Toward this intent of a General Reformation original: "General Reformation"; the central Rosicrucian goal of a universal spiritual and scientific renewal of the world., the formerly devout, spiritual, and highly enlightened Father Fr. C. R. Frater (Brother) C. R., the legendary founder of the Rosicrucian Order, later identified as Christian Rosenkreuz., a German and the head and founder of our Brotherhood original: "Fraternitet", labored long and hard. This man, after he—on account of the poverty of his (nevertheless noble— The sentence is interrupted here; the catchword "Eltern" indicates the next page begins with "parents."