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The Sophic Hydrolith, Water Stone of the Wise
Anonymous and companion authors · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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The conclusion says that the art rests in God's power: he gives and takes it from whom he wills, and neither the devil nor the godless can undertake even its least part without divine permission. The permission-clause matters; the statement is not an unqualified denial that a wicked person could ever acquire anything connected with the art. In the theological account, God's permission similarly allows temptation and falls while the devil remains the tempting agent. Permission, direct action, and ultimate governance are related but distinct roles. The English keeps that distinction rather than making God the speaker of Satan's proposals.
Places to read
- Conclusion · unit 3God alone controls access to the art and gives or takes it at will.
- Part IV: the spiritual comparison · unit 42Satan’s assaults occur under God’s permission and are given a gracious training purpose.
Attested forms
zulassung Gottes; gibt vnnd nimt; Gottes verhengnuß; verhengt