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Ars brevis

The Short Art

Ars brevis

Latin

Ramón Lull c. 1308 · published 1744

198 pages

Renaissance Philosophy Shwep Theology Mysticism Art Of Memory Philosophical Theology

Philosophical Theology Mysticism Christian Theology Renaissance Philosophy The Art of Memory

About This Book

philosophytheologymysticismprisca-theologiahermeticism

Master a universal language of reason that bridges the gap between the human mind and divine truth. Through Ramon Llull’s revolutionary combinatorial logic, you will discover a 'Short Art' designed to resolve any question across every science—from theology to physics—using a symbolic alphabet and geometric wonder.

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Woodcut depicting Ramón Lull with a halo, holding his 'Ars Generalis' book, with a vision of the Crucifixion in the background.

woodcut

Emblematic bookplate for 'Le Bibliophobe Bechtel' featuring a book behind bars.

emblem

A colored alchemical emblem featuring a pelican in her piety, surrounded by the text 'PHILOSOPHIA HERMETICA'.

emblem

Circular Lullian diagram with a central nine-pointed star and the letter 'T', surrounded by concentric rings containing letters and philosophical terms.

diagram

A circular Lullian diagram, or volvelle, featuring concentric circles and geometric patterns used for combinatorial logic.

diagram

A circular diagram with three concentric rings divided into nine segments, each containing a letter from B to K. It features a central pivot point, characteristic of a volvelle.

diagram

A circular Lullian diagram, known as Figura A, showing the interconnectedness of nine divine attributes.

diagram

A circular Lullian diagram with concentric rings and a central star, featuring letters and Latin terms.

diagram

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