Book on the Fourfold Life

Name: Liber de quadruplici vita
Author: Champier, Symphorien

Liber de quadruplici vita

Latin

1507

410 pages

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Experience a breathtaking Renaissance synthesis that bridges the gap between the physician’s clinic, the astrologer’s tower, and the king’s court. Symphorien Champier guides you through a 'Fourfold Life'—mastering physical health, extending longevity, harmonizing with the stars, and ultimately ascending to the divine.