The prophecies of Paracelsus : magic figures and prognostications made by Theophrastus Paracelsus about four hundred years ago / translated by J.K. ; with introduction.

  • Paracelsus, 1493-1541.
Date:
1915
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Credit: The prophecies of Paracelsus : magic figures and prognostications made by Theophrastus Paracelsus about four hundred years ago / translated by J.K. ; with introduction. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Archangels are not persons but dignities or grades which the Soul must attain before becoming united with the Creator. Thus might the whole set of Figures and Texts be esoterically interpreted as the phases of the Soul’s course towards Perfection, and what exoterically treats of the world’s course or destiny may esoterically teach the Regener¬ ation of the Soul. This interpretation could be taken for each and all of the thirty-two figures and chapters. It was a common practice for mediaeval Occultists to write about one subject, teaching all the while another. Such policy was, in those times, necessary. Even as a treatise on the Occult may these Prognostics be found of interest to those who are mystically inclined. The XXXIInd Chapter is profoundly mystical. “ Blessed is he that is born during sleep ” refers to the Divine re-birth, the birth of Cosmic Consciousness. Thus, although the chapters and figures