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Theon

A 4th-century Greek scholar and mathematician in Alexandria, known for his commentaries on Ptolemy and Euclid, and as the father of Hypatia.

11 books · 168 mentions

On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres (1543 First Edition)De Revolutionibus (1543 First Edition)+1 more

The Sensible World

11 books · 166 mentions

Platonic Theology on the Immortality of Souls (1525 Edition)Complete Hermetica (1505 Paris Edition)
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The Womb

11 books · 162 mentions

Works of Jacob Behmen (William Law Edition, 4 vols)Paracelsus: Complete Works (Latin)+1 more

The Muses

The nine Greek goddesses of inspiration in literature, science, and the arts, frequently invoked in Renaissance Neoplatonism as mediators of divine harmony.

11 books · 146 mentions

Complete Works of Plato, translated by Marsilio Ficino (1518)Complete Hermetica (1505 Paris Edition)+1 more

The Romans

11 books · 146 mentions

Eight Books on AstronomyCosmographia (Geography)+1 more

Thomas the Apostle

11 books · 135 mentions

Platonic Theology on the Immortality of Souls (1525 Edition)Magia Naturalis Libri XX (1607)+1 more

Toledo

A Spanish city renowned as a major center of translation in the Middle Ages, where Arabic scientific and esoteric texts were rendered into Latin, sparking the 12th-century Renaissance.

11 books · 130 mentions

The Great Art of Light and ShadowPico della Mirandola: Opera (1496)+1 more

Themistocles

An Athenian politician and naval strategist whose life served as a common historical example in Renaissance humanist literature regarding civic virtue and political cunning.

10 books · 306 mentions

Complete Works of Plato, translated by Marsilio Ficino (1518)Opera Omnia (Complete Works)+1 more

Transfiguration

The biblical event where Jesus was transformed in radiance; in mystical traditions, it symbolizes the spiritual divinization of the human body and the attainment of divine light.

10 books · 192 mentions

Most Lucid Expositions on the Four GospelsLandino: Dante Commentary (1481 Florence)+1 more

Tetrachord

A series of four notes spanning a perfect fourth, serving as the fundamental building block of ancient Greek musical systems and early modern harmonic theory.

10 books · 182 mentions

Opera Omnia (Complete Works)Harmonices Mundi (1619 First Edition)+1 more

The Emperor

Often referring to the Holy Roman Emperor in early modern texts, serving as the secular head of Christendom and a frequent patron of the arts and sciences.

10 books · 182 mentions

Eight Books on AstronomyParacelsus: Complete Works (Latin)+1 more

The Forum

The central public space of ancient Rome, serving as a hub for political and judicial activity, often cited in Renaissance humanist texts as the site of classical civic virtue.

10 books · 179 mentions

The First Volume of Minor Works on Theological, Historical, and Philosophical SubjectsMedical Letters, Volume One+1 more

The Creator (God)

The supreme being and architect of the universe in Western theology and Hermeticism, often identified as the source from which all existence emanates.

10 books · 164 mentions

New Chemical LightMysterium Cosmographicum (1596 First Edition)+1 more

Tully (Cicero)

Marcus Tullius Cicero, the Roman statesman and orator whose writings on rhetoric, ethics, and philosophy formed the cornerstone of Renaissance humanism. He was commonly referred to as Tully in early modern English texts.

10 books · 151 mentions

Boethius: De Consolatione (1486)Atalanta Fugiens (c.1625 English MS)+1 more

Tigris

10 books · 143 mentions

Divine Comedy with Landino Commentary (1487 Incunabulum)Landino: Dante Commentary (1481 Florence)+1 more

Triptolemus

A figure in Greek mythology associated with the Eleusinian Mysteries who was taught the art of agriculture by Demeter.

10 books · 133 mentions

Opera Omnia (Complete Works)Plato: Complete Works (Ficino Translation)+1 more

The Fates

10 books · 126 mentions

Opera Omnia (Complete Works)Plato: Complete Works (Ficino Translation)+1 more

Tree of Knowledge

10 books · 122 mentions

History of the Holy Barlaam the Hermit and Josaphat the King of India's SonThe strange effects of faith. Fourth part+1 more

Theodoret

An influential 5th-century theologian and Bishop of Cyrus whose historical and exegetical works were vital to early modern patristic studies.

10 books · 95 mentions

An Attempt at a History of ArianismOn the Ancient Hermetic Medicine of the Egyptians and the New Medicine of the Paracelsians+1 more

The cave

10 books · 90 mentions

Essence of PomegranatesHistory of the Holy Barlaam the Hermit and Josaphat the King of India's Son+1 more

Textual Criticism

9 books · 442 mentions

The First Volume of Minor Works on Theological, Historical, and Philosophical SubjectsA new and accurate edition of Comenius's Vestibulum. So adorned with the consent of the distinguished philosophical faculty in the royal academy that a Polish translation by the reverend, excellent, and most learned man, Mr. Christoph Liebruder, pastor of the Polish Church in Königsberg, has been added through his care and labor; and through the diligence of the rectors of the Königsberg schools, all the themes are added to the text opposite their primary attributes.+1 more

Tat

In the Hermetic tradition, the son and disciple of Hermes Trismegistus, to whom several of the foundational dialogues of the Corpus Hermeticum are addressed.

9 books · 436 mentions

Pymander. Asclepius. On the Mysteries of the Egyptians. On Plato's Alcibiades, on the Soul and the Daemon. On Sacrifice.On the Ancient Hermetic Medicine of the Egyptians and the New Medicine of the Paracelsians+1 more

Treviso

An Italian city in the Veneto region, notable in the history of ideas as a center for Renaissance humanism and early printing, including the production of significant Hermetic-themed texts.

9 books · 234 mentions

The Strife of Love in a Dream, or the Discourse of the Dream of PoliphiloMedical Letters, Volume One+1 more

Tarshish

9 books · 171 mentions

De Arte Cabalistica (in Galatino, 1550)Tractatus Theologico-Politicus+1 more

The Arabs

Medieval Islamic scholars and practitioners whose translations and original works in alchemy, medicine, and astrology were foundational to the Western esoteric tradition.

9 books · 167 mentions

Eight Books on AstronomyParacelsus: Complete Works (Latin)+1 more

The Sages

9 books · 163 mentions

Essence of PomegranatesManly Palmer Hall Collection of Alchemical Manuscripts+1 more

The Prophets

9 books · 143 mentions

Four Little TreatisesKnow thyself+1 more

The Mountain

9 books · 141 mentions

Llull: Ars Magna Generalis (1517)Picatrix (Ghayat al-Hakim)+1 more

The Samaritan woman

9 books · 133 mentions

A Christian and Heavenly Treatise: Containing Medicine for the SoulLandino: Dante Commentary (1481 Florence)+1 more

The Stone

The ultimate goal of the alchemical 'Great Work,' a legendary substance capable of transmuting base metals into gold and granting spiritual enlightenment or physical immortality.

9 books · 114 mentions

Musaeum Hermeticum (1677 Edition)Alchemical Compendium (Herat 1499)+1 more

Theocritus

An ancient Greek poet of the Hellenistic period, credited with inventing bucolic or pastoral poetry, often cited in Renaissance humanist texts.

9 books · 108 mentions

Alciato: Emblemata (1548 Lyon)Pico della Mirandola: Opera (1496)+1 more

T. E. Page

A British classicist and schoolmaster who served as one of the original editors of the Loeb Classical Library, contributing to the standardization of classical texts for modern readers.

9 books · 90 mentions

Epictetus Discourses Vol. 2 (Books 3-4) & EncheiridionSeneca Epistulae Morales Vol. 3 (Letters 93-124)+1 more

Teleology

9 books · 73 mentions

The First Volume of Minor Works on Theological, Historical, and Philosophical SubjectsPlatonic Theology on the Immortality of Souls (1525 Edition)+1 more

Tauler

A 14th-century German mystic and Dominican preacher whose teachings on the inner life and spiritual poverty influenced both the Friends of God movement and later Protestant reformers.

8 books · 224 mentions

Historical-Theological Considerations of Remarkable TruthsChurch or Home Postil: On the Gospels for Sundays and Principal Feasts Throughout the Entire Year+1 more

Theodicy

The philosophical inquiry into the justification of divine goodness and providence in the presence of evil and suffering in the world.

8 books · 189 mentions

Origen Philocalia (Greek)Plotini Opera Omnia cum Ficini commentariis+1 more

Temple of Solomon

8 books · 185 mentions

Pansophiae Prodromus (1638)Pansophiae Diatyposis (1645 Elzevier)+1 more

The Key of David

8 books · 181 mentions

Works of Jacob Behmen (William Law Edition, 4 vols)New Testament (Armenian-Greek-Italian trilingual)+1 more

The Germans

8 books · 177 mentions

Polygraphie (1561 French)Harmonices Mundi (1619 First Edition)+1 more

Tibet

A high-altitude region in Asia that became a subject of fascination in Western esotericism as a perceived repository of ancient wisdom. Early modern accounts often blended geographical reality with mythical projections of hidden spiritual kingdoms.

8 books · 159 mentions

Ruysbroeck and the Mystics - With SelectionsThe Secret Doctrine: Synthesis of Science, Religion and Philosophy Vol. 2+1 more

Tinctures

8 books · 146 mentions

Four Little TreatisesParacelsus: Complete Works (Latin)+1 more

The Theater

8 books · 145 mentions

The Strife of Love in a Dream, or the Discourse of the Dream of PoliphiloStories for Pleasure and Edification+1 more

Thuringia

A historical region in central Germany that was a significant center for mining, alchemy, and the Protestant Reformation. It is associated with figures like Paracelsus and served as a cultural hub for early modern natural philosophy.

8 books · 144 mentions

Astronomia Magna (Philosophia Sagax)De claris selectisque mulieribus (1497 Ferrara)+1 more

Tiberius Caesar

The second Roman Emperor, reigning from 14 to 37 AD, whose era is significant in Christian history as the period of the ministry and crucifixion of Jesus.

8 books · 143 mentions

The Complete Works of Marsilio FicinoDimostrationi Harmoniche+1 more

Trent

An Italian city renowned for the Council of Trent, which defined Catholic dogma during the Counter-Reformation. In the context of early modern science and philosophy, it represents the intersection of theological orthodoxy and natural inquiry.

8 books · 142 mentions

Declaration on the 13th Chapter of the ApocalypseParacelsus: Complete Works (Latin)+1 more

The Fall

The theological concept of humanity's loss of original innocence, a central theme in Western esoteric traditions and natural philosophy.

8 books · 139 mentions

Four Little TreatisesBehold the Man+1 more

The Kingdom

8 books · 132 mentions

Llull: Ars Magna Generalis (1517)Orbis Sensualium Pictus (1659 First English)+1 more

The Turks

8 books · 131 mentions

Utriusque cosmi majoris scilicet et minoris metaphysica, physica atque technica historiaHistory of Both Worlds: Macrocosm+1 more

Torrid Zone

8 books · 129 mentions

History of a Voyage to the Falkland IslandsThe Great Art of Light and Shadow+1 more

Tropic of Capricorn

The southernmost latitude where the Sun can be directly overhead, significant in early modern astronomy and the mapping of the macrocosm.

8 books · 123 mentions

Epitome of Ptolemy's Almagest (1496)Utriusque cosmi majoris scilicet et minoris metaphysica, physica atque technica historia+1 more

The Garden

8 books · 117 mentions

Llull: Ars Magna Generalis (1517)Chemical Wedding (1616 Strassburg)+1 more

Ten Categories

8 books · 117 mentions

Medical Letters, Volume OneThe Complete Works of Marsilio Ficino+1 more

The Merchant

8 books · 117 mentions

Llull: Ars Magna Generalis (1517)Janua Linguarum Reserata (1641)+1 more

The Creator

The supreme being or Demiurge responsible for the formation of the universe, a central figure in theological, alchemical, and cosmogonical texts.

8 books · 117 mentions

Lehigh Codex (15th c. Naples Alchemical MS)Manly Palmer Hall Collection of Alchemical Manuscripts+1 more

Telemachus

8 books · 111 mentions

Complete Works of Plato, translated by Marsilio Ficino (1518)Plato: Complete Works (Ficino Translation)+1 more

The Ternary

8 books · 109 mentions

Polygraphie (1561 French)Aurora thesaurusque philosophorum+1 more

Theologians

A general term for scholars of divinity; in Renaissance texts, it often refers specifically to the Church Fathers or the 'Ancient Theologians' like Orpheus and Zoroaster.

8 books · 108 mentions

New Chemical LightParamirum Works+1 more

Trismegistus

The legendary Hellenistic figure Hermes Trismegistus, the purported author of the Hermetic Corpus and a foundational figure in alchemy and magic.

8 books · 105 mentions

On the Revolutions of the Celestial SpheresPlato: Complete Works (Ficino Translation)+1 more

The Limit (Peras)

8 books · 104 mentions

Complete Works of Plato, translated by Marsilio Ficino (1518)Opera Omnia (Complete Works)+1 more

The Guru

8 books · 99 mentions

Prasna MargaShiva Svarodaya+1 more

Tripartite Soul

A Platonic psychological theory that divides the human soul into three distinct parts: the rational, the spirited, and the appetitive.

8 books · 94 mentions

Lives and Opinions of Eminent PhilosophersComplete Works of Plato, translated by Marsilio Ficino (1518)+1 more