Ars Notoria, Chapter 41 summary
Chapter 41 of 66 · 6 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 41, the handbook assigns prayers to particular Notes of Philosophy and Theology and gives rules for daily repetition and teaching learners to recite them. It presents divine help, careful pronunciation, and purification of the learner as supports for knowledge, memory, understanding, and speech.
What happens
- The instructions place the first theology prayer before other arts’ prayers and exclude mechanical arts from these additions.
- Prayers assigned to the first four Philosophy Notes ask for divine attention, understanding, memory, speech, and freedom from foolishness.
- Daily recitation rules distinguish theology practice from instruction for learners, including children who need help understanding.
- Solomon restricts the prayers to their intended purpose, and further prayers seek knowledge and strength to perform divine works.
- The seventh prayer belongs to Theology’s final Note, associated with 24 angels, and asks for knowledge and freedom from sinful thoughts.
- Closing instructions require precise pronunciation and observance of the rules under Solomon’s authority.
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The key line
“Let no one dare to use them unless it is for the specific purpose they were created for.”Solomon
This warning limits how the prayers may be used. It reinforces the chapter’s emphasis on following prescribed purposes and rules.
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