The Volume and Work Beyond Wonder

[Im]pressions and On the Three Substances and the First Principles original: "De tribus substantijs primisque Principijs". [8°, Basel.] Furthermore, it appeared in the Latin “Complete Edition” of 1575 and in all the aforementioned “Complete Editions.” Of the Invisible Diseases original: "Von den Unsichtbaren Krankheiten" — which is accordingly the fifth part of the Work Beyond Wonder original: "Opus Paramirum" — appeared, as already stated, in 1565 along with On the Cause and Origin of Diseases original: "De causa et origine morborum" at Cologne, in the 1566 title edition of this book, and in 1575 in the famous Latin “Complete Edition” and in the other “Complete Editions.” ❦

❦ Both of the Paramirum writings The word "Paramirum" was coined by Paracelsus, likely meaning "Beyond Wonder" or "Concerning Miracles." constitute one of Hohenheim’s The family name of the physician better known as Paracelsus. most famous and personal works. While the Book Paragranum The "Book of the Four Pillars" of medicine. was the — albeit polemically Refers to a strong verbal or written attack; argumentative. colored — exposition of the guidelines for the new scientific and medical method, the Volume original: "Volumen" and Work Beyond Wonder original: "Opus Paramirum" together provide us with almost everything that is of significance regarding his “teachings.” Almost all questions of natural research, medicine, and philosophy that ever occupied him are addressed here; some in detailed discussion, some only briefly and suggestively, and some in a version that we then encounter reworked in other writings. Both Paramirum writings contain the most essential components of Hohenheim’s system. This is true first because an attempt is made here to work out a synthesis in broad strokes and with deliberate emphasis, and secondly because the flowing prose is not burdened by obstructive polemics. These two works specifically show Hohenheim’s unique character as a natural researcher, physician, and philosopher best, even if his theological side recedes more into the background. Everything here pushes to the surface: the natural philosophy of the Macrocosm and Microcosm The Renaissance concept that the human being is a miniature reflection of the entire universe. born from the spirit of the Renaissance, the solemn feeling of unity and universality of God, the world, and the soul, the high sense of self-awareness, and the intensified interest in...