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Justice (Dikaiosyne)

One of the four cardinal virtues in classical Greek philosophy, representing the proper, harmonious relationship between the parts of the soul or the individuals within a state. It is a central theme in Plato's 'Republic'.

5 books · 38 mentions

Jan Baptist van Helmont

A Flemish chemist, physiologist, and physician who bridged the gap between alchemy and modern chemistry. He is known for his theory of archei, the discovery of gases, and his iatrochemical approach to medicine.

4 books · 452 mentions

Julius Firmicus Maternus

A 4th-century Roman lawyer and astrologer whose work 'Matheseos libri octo' is one of the most extensive surviving manuals of ancient astrology.

4 books · 241 mentions

Jacques Gaffarel

4 books · 146 mentions

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

4 books · 146 mentions

Johann Georg Gichtel

A German mystic and follower of Jacob Boehme who founded the Angelic Brethren and emphasized the Theosophia Practica. His works focus on the inner spiritual life, the celestial marriage, and the transformation of the soul.

4 books · 140 mentions

John Dastin

4 books · 137 mentions

Jane Lead

An English Christian mystic and a founding member of the Philadelphian Society, known for her visionary writings and influence on Behmenist thought.

4 books · 130 mentions

Jyotisha (Astrology/Astronomy)

4 books · 116 mentions

Johannitius

The Latinized name of Hunayn ibn Ishaq, a Nestorian Christian physician whose translations and original medical treatises were foundational to medieval and Renaissance natural philosophy.

4 books · 101 mentions

John Locke

4 books · 100 mentions

Jurisdiction

4 books · 98 mentions

Jyotish (Science of Light)

4 books · 88 mentions

Johann Berner

A 16th-century German physician and scholar associated with the works of Johannes Trithemius and early Rosicrucian circles. He is often cited in the context of steganography and the transmission of Hermetic knowledge.

4 books · 72 mentions

Joash

A King of Judah who was hidden as an infant to escape a massacre and later restored the Temple; his life is used in early modern texts to illustrate divine providence and the restoration of sacred order.

4 books · 72 mentions

Jesse

The father of King David in the Hebrew Bible, often depicted in Christian art and esoteric symbolism through the Tree of Jesse, representing the lineage leading to the Messiah.

4 books · 66 mentions

Jean de Meung

A French author best known for completing the Roman de la Rose, who was also widely regarded in the early modern period as an authority on alchemy.

4 books · 62 mentions

Jan Hus

A Czech theologian and philosopher who became a key figure in the Bohemian Reformation and a precursor to Protestantism.

4 books · 60 mentions

Jacques Lefèvre d'Étaples

A French humanist, theologian, and editor of the Hermetic corpus who played a crucial role in the revival of Aristotelianism and early Reformation thought.

4 books · 59 mentions

Jost Bürgi

A Swiss clockmaker and mathematician who independently developed logarithms and served as the court astronomer to Rudolf II in Prague.

4 books · 58 mentions

Joab

In the Hebrew Bible, Joab was the commander of King David's army, known for his military prowess and complex political maneuvers. He appears in esoteric interpretations, such as the Zohar, as a figure representing specific martial or cosmic forces.

4 books · 57 mentions

J. C. Scaliger

An Italian scholar and physician known for his encyclopedic knowledge and influential works on poetics and natural philosophy.

4 books · 57 mentions

Jesuits

4 books · 56 mentions

Jizhou

4 books · 55 mentions

Johannes Andreae

A leading 14th-century Italian canonist whose commentaries on the Decretals became standard legal authorities in Europe.

4 books · 54 mentions

Jesus of Nazareth

4 books · 53 mentions

Jacob (Israel)

A biblical patriarch and the son of Isaac, whose name was changed to Israel; he is a central figure in Kabbalistic exegesis representing the sephirah of Tiphereth.

4 books · 49 mentions

James Legge

4 books · 47 mentions

Jonathan

4 books · 44 mentions

Johannes Schöner

A German polymath, globe maker, and astronomer who was instrumental in the publication of Nicolaus Copernicus's heliocentric theory.

4 books · 41 mentions

Justification by grace

The theological doctrine asserting that humans are made righteous before God through divine favor alone, independent of human merit or works.

4 books · 38 mentions

Judas the traitor

The disciple who betrayed Jesus Christ, serving in Western theology and esotericism as the ultimate figure of perfidy and divine tragedy.

4 books · 38 mentions

Jordanus

A medieval mathematician and physicist whose works on mechanics and geometry were foundational for the Renaissance scientific revolution.

4 books · 38 mentions

Jaundice

A medical condition characterized by yellowing of the skin and eyes, historically attributed to liver dysfunction or an excess of yellow bile.

4 books · 37 mentions

John Smith

4 books · 34 mentions

John Flamsteed

4 books · 34 mentions

John XXII

4 books · 31 mentions

Jean de Tournes

A prominent 16th-century French printer and publisher in Lyon, known for producing high-quality editions of classical, Hermetic, and Neoplatonic texts.

4 books · 31 mentions

John of Seville

A prolific 12th-century translator who rendered numerous Arabic astronomical, astrological, and philosophical works into Latin.

4 books · 25 mentions

Judgment

The theological concept of divine assessment of the soul, particularly the final trial of humanity at the end of the world.

4 books · 22 mentions

Joseph Glanvill

3 books · 322 mentions

Julian of Norwich

3 books · 189 mentions

Jyotisha (Science of Light)

3 books · 135 mentions

Joule

3 books · 127 mentions

Jean-Philippe Rameau

3 books · 105 mentions

Jean de Labadie

3 books · 105 mentions

Josquin des Prez

3 books · 95 mentions

Johann Hartmann

3 books · 89 mentions

Jyotish (Vedic Astrology)

3 books · 87 mentions

Johann August von Starck

3 books · 85 mentions

Jan van Ruusbroec

3 books · 83 mentions

Jehu

3 books · 78 mentions

Jaimini

3 books · 71 mentions

John Tauler

3 books · 67 mentions

Johann Christian Polycarp Erxleben

3 books · 65 mentions

Jeconiah

3 books · 65 mentions

Jurisprudence

3 books · 59 mentions

John Leland

3 books · 59 mentions