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Notices, Editorial Remarks etc.

Anonymous

• Notice, no date (1569), Anonymous to the Reader; German (Source: BP106)

from: Paracelsus, Außlegung Der Figuren/ so zu Nürenberg gefunden seind worden, 1569

The text suggests that a person, believing themselves to be knowledgeable, hastily interpreted some magical figures. However, as understanding magical art requires more than a cursory interpretation, their efforts were deemed fundamentally useless, despite initial positive reception.

• Notice, no date (1573), Anonymous to the Reader; German (Source: BP149)

from: Wunder Artzney/ Von allerley leibs gebrüchen, 1573

The reader is informed that the book has been preserved in its original, simple German language without any alterations or improvements. This is to illustrate the faithfulness of its intent and to highlight the linguistic evolution over time. The book, deemed a divine gift, was intended for devout individuals rather than the godless. Therefore, it is primarily intended to benefit pious Christians.

Aretius, Benedictus

• Notice, no date (1572), Benedictus Aretius to the Reader; Latin (Source: BP139)

from: Anonymous [Paracelsus], De medicamentorum simplicium gradibus et compositionibus, opus nouum, ed. Benedicus Aretius, 1572

The text is addressing the reader, noting that in order to make good use of the space on the paper, it provides a collection of certain, potentially useful, items gathered from various sources by Paracelsus.

Bodenstein, Adam von

• Notice, no date (1559), Adam von Bodenstein to the Reader; Latin (Source: BP.Bod.1559-03)

from: Adam von Bodenstein, Isagoge in excellentissimi Philosophi Arnoldi de Villa Nova, Rosarium Chymicum, 1559

• Notice, no date (1562), Adam von Bodenstein to the Reader; Latin (Source: BP046)

• Notice, no date (1563), by Adam von Bodenstein; Latin (Source: BP054)

• Notice, no date (1572), Adam von Bodenstein to the Reader; German (Source: BP138)

• Notice, no date (1577), by Adam von Bodenstein; German (Source: BP178)

Dorn, Gerhard

• Notice, no date (1568), Gerhard Dorn to the Reader; Latin (Source: BP101)

The translated texts primarily deal with the preparation and use of various tinctures, such as those of gold, oil, coral, balsam, antimony, and philosophers' salt, with particular emphasis on their relevance to the treatment of serious diseases. Dorn also addresses criticism from a Parisian Doctor, Leo Suavius, who he accuses of being driven by envy rather than reason in his critiques. Dorn invites readers to compare the works and discern the truth for themselves, and he asserts his right to refute any further criticisms Suavius might levy against his translations.

• Notice, no date (1577), Gerhard Dorn to the Reader; Latin (Source: BP177)

• Notice, no date (1577), by Gerhard Dorn; Latin (Source: BP177)

• Notice, no date (1581), Gerhard Dorn to the Critic; Latin (Source: BP185)

Forberger, Georg

• Notice, no date (1573), by Anonymous [Georg Forberger]; Latin (Source: BP145)

• Notice, no date (1575), Georg Forberger to the Reader; Latin (Source: BP166)

Gohory, Jacques

• Notice, no date (1566/67), Jacques Gohory to the Reader; Latin (Source: BP089)

John Hester

• Notice, no date (1580), by John Hester; English (Source: BP184)

from: John Hester, The first part of the Key of Philosophie, 1580

Pietro Perna

• Notice, no date (1575), Pietro Perna to the Reader; Latin (Source: BP166)

Adam Schröter

• Notice, no date (1569), Adam Schröter to the Reader; Latin (Source: BP107)

Michael Toxites

• Notice, no date (1570), Michael Toxites to the Reader; German (Source: BP120)

• Notice, no date (1574), Michael Toxites to the Reader; German (Source: BP158)

• Notice, no date (1575), Michael Toxites to the Reader; German (Source: BP160)

• Notice 1, no date (1576), by Michael Toxites; German (Source: BP171)

• Notice 2, no date (1576), by Michael Toxites; German (Source: BP171)