Poem, no date (1580), Anonymous to Thomas Erastus (BP.Erastus.1580-01)
| Author: | Anonymous |
| Recipient: | Thomas Erastus |
| Type: | Poem |
| Date: | no date [1580] |
| Pages: | 1 |
| Language: | Greek, Latin |
| Quote as: | https://www.theatrum-paracelsicum.com/index.php?curid=3006 |
| Editor: | Edited by Julian Paulus |
| Source: | De cometis dissertationes novae, ed. Thomas Erastus, Basel: Leonhard Ostein for Pietro Perna 1580, sig. *3r [BP.Erastus.1580-01]
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| Translation: | Raw translation see below |
| Abstract: | The poem is a tribute to Thomas Erastus, praising his contributions to society and intellectual prowess. The author lauds Erastus for being beloved and admired by discerning and thoughtful individuals. Erastus's written works, which have evidently benefitted communal life, are celebrated for their depth and expertise. The poem contrasts Erastus's wisdom and teachings with others, suggesting that few, if any, could rival him in natural talent, sagacity, or instructional methods. Notably, false prophets and the renowned yet controversial figure, Paracelsus, are criticized, indicating that Erastus's views may have been in opposition to certain popular beliefs or pseudo-sciences of his time. (generated by Chat-GPT) |
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Ος ἐτέον γ', ὦ Εραστὲ, πέλεις ἒραστος καὶ ἀγεστὸς
ἀνδράσιν οὐκ ἀκρίτοις οὖσιν, ἀτὰρ πινυτοῖς.
πολλὰ γὰρ εἰς ὄφελος κοινοῦ βιότου πρίν ἔγραψας,
νῦν δὲ καὶ ἀλλα γράφεις εὖ καὶ ἐπισταμένως.
τίς γὰρ σοί γ' ἀνέρων ἐρίσειεν ἂν ἄλλος ἁπάντων
ἢ φυῇ, ἢ σοφίῃ, ἠὲ διδασκαλίῃ;
μάντιες οὖν κενεοὶ, καὶ ἀπαίδευτος Παράκελσος,
καὶ πλέονες κεῖνται ψευδολόγοι διὰ σοῦ.
σὺ δ' ἐτεόν γ', ὦ Ἐραστὲ, πέλεις ἐρατὸς καὶ ἀρεστὸς
ἀνδράσιν οὐκ ἀκρίτοισ οὖσιν, ἀτὰρ πινυτοῖς.
id est,
Quàm verè, ô Eraste, es amabilis & placens
Viris non iudicio carentibus, sed intelligentibus?
Multa enim in vtilitatem communis vitæ priùs scripsisti,
Nunc verò etiam alia scribis rectè ac peritè.
Quis enim omnium virorum alius tecum certauerit
Vel ingenio, vel sapientia, vel doctrina, id est docendi modo?
Vates igitur vani (id est astrologi) et indoctus Paracelsus,
Et plures falsum dicentes iacent per te.
Tu autem verè, ô Eraste, es amabilis & placens
Viris non iudicio carentibus sed intelligentibus.
English Raw Translation
Generated by ChatGPT-4 on 16 August 2023. 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.
Truly then, O Erastus, you are beloved and admirable
To men not indiscriminate, but discerning.
For you wrote much for the benefit of communal life before,
Now again, you write both well and knowledgeably.
For who among men would contest with you above all others,
Whether by nature, by wisdom, or by instruction?
Empty prophets then, and the untaught Paracelsus,
And many more lie as liars because of you.
Yet truly, O Erastus, you are pleasing and agreeable
To men not indiscriminate, but discerning.
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How truly, O Erastus, you are beloved and pleasing
To men not lacking judgment, but understanding?
For you wrote much for the benefit of communal life before,
Now indeed you also write correctly and skillfully.
For which of all men would compete with you,
Either in natural ability, or wisdom, or teaching, that is in the method of instruction?
Thus, vain prophets (that is, astrologers) and the untaught Paracelsus,
And many speaking falsely are laid low by you.
Yet truly, O Erastus, you are beloved and pleasing
To men not lacking judgment but understanding.
