Poem, (1604), Georg Forberger to Johann Thölde
| Author: | Georg Forberger |
| Recipient: | Johann Thölde |
| Type: | Poem |
| Date: | [1604] |
| Pages: | 1 |
| Language: | Latin |
| Quote as: | https://www.theatrum-paracelsicum.com/index.php?curid=5835 |
| Editor: | Edited by Julian Paulus |
| Source: | Basilus Valentinus, TriumphWagen Antimonii, ed. Johann Thölde, Leipzig: Jacob Popporeich for Jacob Apel 1604, sig. (3)3r [BP.BasVal.1604-01]
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| Translation: | Raw translation see below |
| Abstract: | The poem praises Thölde for his significant contribution to publishing the works of Basil Valentine. Forberger highlights the exceptional quality of these works, describing them as bright, true, and sacred. He acknowledges that Thölde faced envy and opposition from others but commends his dedication to the public good and his pure spirit. The poem portrays Thölde as a man worthy of great honor for his efforts in disseminating valuable knowledge. Forberger encourages Thölde to continue his work in bringing such important texts to light, assuring him that his praise will reach the heavens. (generated by Chat-GPT) |
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[sig. (3)3r] Epigramma In honorem optimi & prudentissimi viri D[omi]n[i] Johan[nis] Tholdii Hessi, Senatoris Franckenhusani, amici sui perchari.
Egregios Basili libros dum Tholdius cœdit,
Prodijt in lucem vix opus huic simile.
Tàm clarum, nec non verum, sancteq́ue relatum,
Hoc alij invidia supprimerent putida.
Carior huic est, publica res, est dignus honore
Insigni certè, candidus hic animus.
Perge igitur similes libros charissime Tholdi
Ædera, sic tua laus ibit ad astra poli.
- M[agister] Georgius Forberger, vulgo, sed per errorem Sader dictus Misnius Mitweidensis.
English Raw Translation
Generated by ChatGPT-4 on 12 January 2024. Attention: This translation is a machine translation by artificial intelligence. The translation has not been checked and should not be cited without additional human verification.
Epigram in Honor of the Excellent and Most Prudent Man, Lord Johann Thölde of Hesse, Senator of Franckenhausen, His Very Dear Friend.
As Thölde publishes the distinguished books of Basil, a work hardly similar to this has come to light. So bright, so true, and so sacredly reported, others would suppress it out of rotten envy. More precious to him is the public good, he is certainly worthy of remarkable honor, this man of pure spirit. Therefore, continue to publish similar books, dearest Thölde, so your praise will go to the stars of the sky.
Master Georgius Forberger, commonly, but erroneously called Sader, from Mitweida in Misnia.
