On the Art of the Kabbalah

CHAPTERS:

...[congruent]. XV This Roman numeral concludes the previous chapter entry from the preceding page.

That the Messiah is frequently called the Branch original: Germen; a reference to the "Branch of Jesse" or the Hebrew Tzemach (צמח) in Holy Scripture, to indicate that it was more fitting for the Son to be incarnated than the Father or the Holy Spirit. XVI

That the Messiah is called Dew original: Ros, to signify the descent of the Son of God into the womb of the Virgin. XVII

That the Messiah was to be called Emmanuel, and that this name is suitable to the Messiah alone. XVIII

Concerning certain names of the Messiah, bestowed upon him because of his actions, by which his divinity is clearly demonstrated. XIX

That the proper name of the Messiah ought to be Jesus, and concerning the excellence of this name. XX

That the Messiah is called a Rock, or a Stone, for many reasons. XXI

That the Messiah is called Tender original: Tener; likely a reference to the "tender plant" in Isaiah 53:2, to suggest his immense piety. XXII

That the Messiah is called "The Just" by way of antonomasia antonomasia A rhetorical term where a title or epithet is used instead of a proper name, such as "The Just" instead of "Jesus." and through his excellence. XXIII

That the Messiah is named a Man of War original: Vir pugnæ, just as God is also called by that name, on account of the victory he was to obtain against the devil. XXIIII

That the Messiah is not without reason frequently called David in the sacred pages. XXV

That the Messiah is many times called Solomon original: Selomo in the sacred writings, to suggest the incarnation of the Son of God, which was to come from the seed of David. XXVI

Concerning the fellowship of divinity and humanity, and concerning God's equality and participation with man. XXVII

That God was called the Brother of Israel, and the Messiah is he, to indicate that God ought to become our brother through the assumption of our nature. XXVIII

That God himself would teach men with his own mouth, and the Messiah is he. XXIX

That God was to be made equal to the Church, and that the Messiah was to be the head of the Church. XXX

That there is a twofold coming of the Messiah: one with humility, the other with majesty. Chapter I

Concerning the two Messiahs, whom the more recent Jews falsely expect to come. II

That the first coming of the Messiah has already passed, and by what [signs] especially... The text cuts off mid-sentence at the end of the page.