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An Ecstatic Journey (1656)
of the Worlds Creation
Dialog I
Between the Interlocutors Cosmiel and Theodidactus
Chapter I.
- The cause and origin of the Good Works
Chapter II.
- Part I. The Ecstatic Journey to the Moon
- Part II. Regarding the sights seen onthe opposite side and the face of the Moon toward
the Sun
Chapter II.
- Journey from the Moon to the globe of Venus
Chapter III.
- Journey from the globe of Venus to the globe of Mercury
Chapter IV.
- Part I. Journey from the planet Mercury to the Sun, and on the remarkable orbit of
the Sun
Chapter V.
- Regarding spots, facula, shadows; and the wonderous formation portending in the Sun
Chapter VI.
- The genesis, motion, and dissolution of comets, both Solar and Others
Chapter VII.
- Journey to the globe of Jupiter and the admiration of its presence in the work of
Nature
Chapter VIII.
- Journey to the Globe of Saturn
Chapter IX.
- Journey into the Firmament or the stellar Region of Fixed Stars
Dialog II
On the Providence of God in the Illumination of the Work of the World.
- Dialog between the Interlocutors Cosmiel and Theodidactus
Chapter I.
- The Creation of the World
Chapter III. [sp]
- The order of the spheres, the marvelous arrangement of the world, and the centers
of things
Chapter IV.
- The differences among worldy bodies, both in relation to one another and in comparis
to the Earth, wherein the wondrous plan of divine providence shines forth
Chapter V.
- The incomprehensible motion of the stars revolving around the Earth with incredible
velocity
Chapter VI.
- The harmony, sublime of these sensible things, and the analogy with reason, the political,
intellectual, and Archtypal World, and how each influences each other
Chapter VII.
- The waters above the heavens; Whether they are properly and truly waters, and their
nature
Chapter VIII.
Chapter IX.
Chapter X.
- The consummation and restoration of the entire sensible world
Chapter XI.
- The purpose for which God created the World, the Incarnation of Christ, the Church,
and the Faith through which God desired to save humanity
Chapter XII.
- Why God created mankind for such great purpose, yet so few attain eternal salvation,
and concerning the hidden judgments of God
EPILOGUE and CONCLUSION
An Ecstatic Journey II (1657)
Which is the Precursor of the Subterranean World.
Dialog I
On the element of water and universal principle of things. With the Interlocutors
Hydriel and Theodidactus.
Chapter I.
- The nature of the element of water, its necessity, and usefulness
Dialog II
On the wonders of the Geocosmos, or the mysteries of the terrestrial World. With the
Interlocutors Cosmiel and Theodidactus.
Chapter I.
- The external appearance of the Geocosmos
Chapter II.
Chapter III.
- How plants and animals live and originate from the innermost concealed spermatic elements
of nature
Chapter IV.
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How the universal seed of the World contributes to the composition of mixtures. And
first, regarding the origin, nature, and powers of plants.
Chapter V.
- The origin and powers of neighboring nature
- Genesis of birds
- Genesis of aquatic creatures
- Genesis of insects
Dialog III
An ecstatic journey into the Subterranean World.
Chapter I.
- The external and internal structure of the sea is explored, and the multitude and
variety of animals in it are described
Chapter II.
- The bottom of the sea and the communication of the seas with the Ocean are explored
Chapter III.
- The secrets of the Subterranean World are explored
Chapter IV.
- Into the fiery depths of the Subterranean World
Chapter V.
- The Final Chapter. Ascetic Epilogue. In which various means of attaining eternal bliss
are discussed
Synopsis.
- These matters, which are extensively discussed in the work Subterranean World through
ten books, are thoroughly examined.
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