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102 results starting with “Z”

Zoroaster

The legendary Persian prophet and founder of Zoroastrianism, frequently cited in Hermetic and Renaissance texts as one of the prisci theologi who preserved ancient divine wisdom.

65 books · 1555 mentions

Key to the secrets of natureLives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers+1 more

Zion

A biblical place name often used as a synonym for Jerusalem or the spiritual home of the faithful, carrying deep symbolic weight in Kabbalistic and millenarian thought.

62 books · 1777 mentions

Introduction to Primitive Cabalistic Science
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Zodiac

The belt of the heavens divided into twelve signs, serving as the primary coordinate system for early modern astronomy and astrology. It was central to the macrocosm-microcosm theory, linking celestial movements to human physiology and terrestrial events.

47 books · 866 mentions

Incipit: From a certain manuscript of the Philosopher R.C.On the Revolutions of the Celestial Spheres+1 more

Zeno

The founder of Stoicism, often cited in Renaissance Neoplatonism for his contributions to logic and the understanding of the soul's relationship to the cosmos.

31 books · 462 mentions

On the MysteriesLives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers+1 more

Zodiac

An imaginary belt in the heavens extending on either side of the ecliptic, divided into twelve signs that form the basis of Western astrology. It served as a primary framework for understanding the influence of the stars on terrestrial life and alchemical processes.

27 books · 579 mentions

Horus or Astrognostic Final JudgmentThe Cemetery of Amboise+1 more

Zechariah

A Hebrew prophet of the late 6th century BC, whose visions and messianic prophecies were frequently analyzed in Christian and esoteric theology.

23 books · 352 mentions

Essence of PomegranatesHorus or Astrognostic Final Judgment+1 more

Zurich

A major Swiss city that became a pivotal center for the Protestant Reformation under Huldrych Zwingli and a hub for scientific and theological publishing.

22 books · 359 mentions

Historical-Theological Considerations of Remarkable TruthsBiographies of Famous Men from the Times of the Revival of the Sciences+1 more

Zenith

The point on the celestial sphere directly above an observer, used in astronomy and navigation to define local coordinates.

19 books · 332 mentions

Eight Books on AstronomyOn the Revolutions of the Celestial Spheres+1 more

Zeuxis

A celebrated Greek painter of the 5th century BCE, often invoked in Renaissance treatises on art and aesthetics for his legendary realism and technical mastery.

17 books · 294 mentions

Hypnerotomachia Poliphili (1499 Aldine)A Christian and Heavenly Treatise: Containing Medicine for the Soul+1 more

Zenith Distance

13 books · 305 mentions

De Revolutionibus (1543 First Edition)Tycho Brahe: Astronomiae Instauratae (1602)+1 more

Zeus

The king of the gods in Greek mythology, who in Neoplatonic and Hermetic interpretations represents the demiurgic intellect or the governing principle of the cosmos.

11 books · 196 mentions

Lives and Opinions of Eminent PhilosophersPlato: Complete Works (Ficino Translation)+1 more

Zenith

The imaginary point directly above a particular location on the celestial sphere, a key coordinate in astronomical observation and navigation.

10 books · 144 mentions

Eight Books on AstronomyTelescope of Zoroaster, or the key to the great divinatory cabala of the magi+1 more

Zedekiah

The last king of Judah before the destruction of Jerusalem by Babylon, often cited in biblical commentaries and prophetic studies. In some esoteric traditions, his reign is associated with the loss of the Temple and the concealment of sacred knowledge.

9 books · 188 mentions

A Christian and Heavenly Treatise: Containing Medicine for the SoulBiblia Hebraica: Hebrew Bible with Critical Annotations+1 more

Zeno of Citium

The Hellenistic philosopher from Cyprus who founded the Stoic school of philosophy in Athens, emphasizing logic, physics, and ethics as the path to virtue.

9 books · 138 mentions

Lives and Opinions of Eminent PhilosophersDivine Comedy with Landino Commentary (1487 Incunabulum)+1 more

Zodiac signs

8 books · 149 mentions

De Revolutionibus (1543 First Edition)The Great Art of Light and Shadow+1 more

Zamolxis

A legendary social and religious reformer of the Getae, often described by Greek sources as a former slave of Pythagoras who taught the immortality of the soul. He was frequently cited as an example of ancient barbarian wisdom.

8 books · 102 mentions

Opera Omnia (Complete Works)Magia Naturalis Libri XX (1607)+1 more

Zerubbabel

6 books · 170 mentions

Oedipus Aegyptiacus Volume I (1652)De Arte Cabalistica (in Galatino, 1550)+1 more

Zenobia

6 books · 126 mentions

Von etlichen frowen (1479 Augsburg - German translation)De claris mulieribus (14th c. Italian translation, ed. Tosti 1841)+1 more

Zhejiang

6 books · 115 mentions

三才圖會(四十八)本草綱目·卷三十三+1 more

Zodiacal Signs

6 books · 97 mentions

Fourth Book of Occult PhilosophyDe Secretis Mulierum et De Virtutibus Herbarum+1 more

Zacharias

6 books · 80 mentions

Raphael Explaining the Art of MedicineA Christian and Heavenly Treatise: Containing Medicine for the Soul+1 more

Zarlino

An Italian music theorist and composer of the Renaissance whose works established the principles of counterpoint and the tuning system known as just intonation.

5 books · 136 mentions

Musurgia universalis Tomus IHarmonie Universelle (Tome I)+1 more

Zschopau

5 books · 133 mentions

Know Thyself, O Man: Astrology TheologizedChurch or Home Postil: On the Gospels for Sundays and Principal Feasts Throughout the Entire Year+1 more

Zenexton

5 books · 105 mentions

Paracelsus: Complete Works (Latin)Ortus Medicinae (Origin of Medicine)+1 more

Zosimus

5 books · 93 mentions

Weyer: De Praestigiis Daemonum (1568)Symbola aureae mensae duodecim nationum+1 more

Zacchaeus

5 books · 70 mentions

A Christian and Heavenly Treatise: Containing Medicine for the SoulGreek New Testament (Tischendorf Critical Edition)+1 more

Zebedee

5 books · 68 mentions

Church or Home Postil: On the Gospels for Sundays and Principal Feasts Throughout the Entire YearGreek New Testament (Tischendorf Critical Edition)+1 more

Zethus

5 books · 65 mentions

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

Zeno the Stoic

5 books · 50 mentions

The Complete Works of Marsilio FicinoPhilosophia sacra et vere christiana seu Meteorologia cosmica+1 more

Zeno of Elea

5 books · 41 mentions

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

Zodiac Signs

4 books · 87 mentions

The Great Art of Light and ShadowIntroductorium in Astronomiam+1 more

Zwingli

4 books · 81 mentions

Kurtze grundliche verantwortungPrognosticon theologicon, oder theologische Weissagung, vom jüngsten Tage+1 more

Zhu Xi

4 books · 58 mentions

Ekiken Zenshu (Collected Works Vol. 2)三才圖會(二十三)+1 more

Zoilus

4 books · 55 mentions

Curious History of the Life, Conduct, and True Sentiments of Mr. Jean de LabadieStirpium icones et sciagraphia+1 more

Zeus (Jupiter)

4 books · 42 mentions

Plato: Complete Works (Ficino Translation)The Eighth Book of Moses+1 more

Zenith distance (Natamsha)

4 books · 39 mentions

Surya Siddhanta with Gudhartha-prakasakaGraha Laghava with Vishvanatha Commentary+1 more

Zoar

3 books · 178 mentions

Interlinear Greek-English SeptuagintA christian and heavenly treatise. Containing physicke for the soule+1 more

Zimmermann

3 books · 57 mentions

Historical-Theological Considerations of Remarkable TruthsAnweisung eines Adepti hermetische Schriften nützlich zu lesen+1 more

Zeeland

3 books · 56 mentions

Curious History of the Life, Conduct, and True Sentiments of Mr. Jean de LabadieOpuscula Medica Inaudita+1 more

Zhuangzi

3 books · 55 mentions

道藏精华 (Daozang Jinghua - Essence of Taoist Canon)三才圖會(四十一)+1 more

Zodiac Circle

3 books · 45 mentions

On the Revolutions of the Celestial SpheresOn the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres (1543 First Edition)+1 more

Zhongshan

3 books · 45 mentions

道藏精华 (Daozang Jinghua - Essence of Taoist Canon)武備志(十三)+1 more

Zhao

3 books · 44 mentions

三才圖會(五十一)武備志(六十四)+1 more

Zheng Sinong

3 books · 43 mentions

五行大義 (Wuxing Dayi: Great Meaning of the Five Elements) Vol 1考工創物小記+1 more

Zachary

3 books · 41 mentions

Works of Jacob Behmen (William Law Edition, 4 vols)Symbola aureae mensae duodecim nationum+1 more

Zhang Hua

3 books · 40 mentions

Ben cao gang mu (Compendium of Materia Medica) Vol. 8本草綱目·卷三十三+1 more

Zephyrus

3 books · 39 mentions

The Strife of Love in a Dream, or the Discourse of the Dream of PoliphiloStanze, Orfeo, and Poems+1 more

Zopyrus

3 books · 37 mentions

A Christian and Heavenly Treatise: Containing Medicine for the SoulPlotini Opera Omnia cum Ficini commentariis+1 more

Zadkiel

3 books · 37 mentions

Sepher Maphteah Shelomo (Book of the Key of Solomon)History of Both Worlds: Macrocosm+1 more

Zeus (Jove)

3 books · 37 mentions

Plato: Complete Works (Ficino Translation)Origen Philocalia (Greek)+1 more

Zabarella

3 books · 34 mentions

Alchymia: Comprehensive Treatise on AlchemyMenippus, sive, dialogorum satyricorum+1 more

Ziegenhain

3 books · 30 mentions

Psychologia rationalisPsychologia empirica+1 more

Zenon

3 books · 29 mentions

Zenon Papyri Vol. III - Cairo MuseumZenon Papyri Vol. I - Cairo Museum+1 more

Zeitz

3 books · 29 mentions

De Vita Pythagorica (Graece et Latine)Iamblichus De Vita Pythagorica (Greek/Latin 1815)+1 more

Zwinger

2 books · 75 mentions

Menippus, sive, dialogorum satyricorumManuductio hermedico-philosophica, oder richtige Handleitung zu der wahren philosophischen Medicin

Zephaniah

2 books · 69 mentions

Biblia Hebraica: Hebrew Bible with Critical AnnotationsBiblia Veteris Testamenti ... Biblische Historien

Zhang Heng

2 books · 62 mentions

三才圖會(二)三才圖會(四)

Zierikzee

2 books · 61 mentions

Utriusque cosmi majoris scilicet et minoris metaphysica, physica atque technica historia't Nieuwe Jerusalem

Zenexton (Amulet)

2 books · 45 mentions

Paracelsus: Complete Works (Latin)Basilica Chymica (BSB/Hartmann edition)

Zweibrücken

2 books · 43 mentions

Basilica chymica. De signaturisSchilderung der Illuminaten