The Private Diary of Dr. John Dee And the Catalog of His Library of Manuscripts By: John Dee (1527-1608)
In "The Private Diary of Dr. John Dee And the Catalog of His Library of Manuscripts," author John Dee offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the life and mind of one of history's most intriguing figures. Dr. John Dee, a renowned mathematician, astrologer, and occultist, gained notoriety for his mystical pursuits during the Elizabethan era. This comprehensive volume serves as a compilation of Dee's personal diary, providing invaluable insights into his daily activities, spiritual quests, and occult experiments. Through Dee's own words, we are transported back in time to witness his encounters with various influential figures, including Queen Elizabeth I. Readers will be captivated by the descriptive details that shed light on the political and social climate of the period. Furthermore, the catalog of Dee's library of manuscripts is a treasure trove for scholars and enthusiasts alike. The detailed inventory showcases Dee's vast collection of over 2,600 books and manuscripts, making this book a must-have resource for those interested in studying Renaissance philosophy, alchemy, and esotericism. Dee's annotations and marginalia provide additional context and reveals his intellectual pursuits. Throughout the pages of this book, Dee emerges as a complex individual—a man driven by insatiable curiosity, delving into the mystical arts in hopes of unraveling the secrets of the universe. Readers will find themselves both awestruck and bewildered by the breadth and depth of Dee's knowledge and relentless pursuit of esoteric wisdom. However, it is important to note that Dee's diary and library catalog can be challenging to comprehend for readers unfamiliar with the historical and philosophical context of the Elizabethan period. While the inclusion of footnotes attempting to clarify certain passages is appreciated, a more comprehensive introduction or annotations would have been beneficial to offer a broader understanding of Dee's work. Nonetheless, "The Private Diary of Dr. John Dee And the Catalog of His Library of Manuscripts" is a valuable resource for scholars of Renaissance history, occultism, and those seeking to delve into the mind of an enigmatic figure from the Elizabethan era. John Dee's insights into the world of mathematics, astrology, and the occult provide an invaluable glimpse into the intellectual and spiritual pursuits of a man ahead of his time. First Page: [Transcriber's Note: As explained in Footnote n, John Dee's Diary includes occasional words and phrases written in Greek script, but in the English language. Since a direct transliteration would spoil the effect, these passages are shown in the simple "Rotate 13" code. Details are given at the end of the text, before the Errata. A few words of true Greek have been transliterated and shown between marks. Latin words written in Greek script are treated the same way. Letters written in superscript are shown in {braces} or as ordinals: A{o} ( Anno ), 5ª ( quinta ). For consistency, the abbreviation f^o in manuscript descriptions is shown as fº to match 4º and 8º. Footnotes to the Diary have small letters: [a], [b]. Footnotes to the Catalogue are numbered: [1], [2]. Except for footnote references, all text in brackets is in the original, as are parenthetical question marks.] The PRIVATE DIARY of DR. JOHN DEE, and The Catalogue of His Library of Manuscripts, from the Original Manuscripts in the Ashmolean Museum at Oxford, and Trinity College Library, Cambridge... Continue reading book >>

The Private Diary of Dr. John Dee And the Catalog of His Library of Manuscripts By: John Dee (1527-1608)

In "The Private Diary of Dr. John Dee And the Catalog of His Library of Manuscripts," author John Dee offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the life and mind of one of history's most intriguing figures. Dr. John Dee, a renowned mathematician, astrologer, and occultist, gained notoriety for his mystical pursuits during the Elizabethan era.

This comprehensive volume serves as a compilation of Dee's personal diary, providing invaluable insights into his daily activities, spiritual quests, and occult experiments. Through Dee's own words, we are transported back in time to witness his encounters with various influential figures, including Queen Elizabeth I. Readers will be captivated by the descriptive details that shed light on the political and social climate of the period.

Furthermore, the catalog of Dee's library of manuscripts is a treasure trove for scholars and enthusiasts alike. The detailed inventory showcases Dee's vast collection of over 2,600 books and manuscripts, making this book a must-have resource for those interested in studying Renaissance philosophy, alchemy, and esotericism. Dee's annotations and marginalia provide additional context and reveals his intellectual pursuits.

Throughout the pages of this book, Dee emerges as a complex individual—a man driven by insatiable curiosity, delving into the mystical arts in hopes of unraveling the secrets of the universe. Readers will find themselves both awestruck and bewildered by the breadth and depth of Dee's knowledge and relentless pursuit of esoteric wisdom.

However, it is important to note that Dee's diary and library catalog can be challenging to comprehend for readers unfamiliar with the historical and philosophical context of the Elizabethan period. While the inclusion of footnotes attempting to clarify certain passages is appreciated, a more comprehensive introduction or annotations would have been beneficial to offer a broader understanding of Dee's work.

Nonetheless, "The Private Diary of Dr. John Dee And the Catalog of His Library of Manuscripts" is a valuable resource for scholars of Renaissance history, occultism, and those seeking to delve into the mind of an enigmatic figure from the Elizabethan era. John Dee's insights into the world of mathematics, astrology, and the occult provide an invaluable glimpse into the intellectual and spiritual pursuits of a man ahead of his time.

First Page:

[Transcriber's Note:

As explained in Footnote n, John Dee's Diary includes occasional words and phrases written in Greek script, but in the English language. Since a direct transliteration would spoil the effect, these passages are shown in the simple "Rotate 13" code. Details are given at the end of the text, before the Errata. A few words of true Greek have been transliterated and shown between marks. Latin words written in Greek script are treated the same way.

Letters written in superscript are shown in {braces} or as ordinals: A{o} ( Anno ), 5ª ( quinta ). For consistency, the abbreviation f^o in manuscript descriptions is shown as fº to match 4º and 8º.

Footnotes to the Diary have small letters: [a], [b]. Footnotes to the Catalogue are numbered: [1], [2]. Except for footnote references, all text in brackets is in the original, as are parenthetical question marks.]

The PRIVATE DIARY

of DR. JOHN DEE,

and The Catalogue of His Library of Manuscripts,

from the Original Manuscripts

in the Ashmolean Museum at Oxford, and Trinity College Library, Cambridge... Continue reading book >>

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