Nell’anno del Signore 2400

From the author's preface:

… I was inspired by Basil of Caesarea, who, in his address to young people, on the use to be made of profane letters, states: “We must approach them following the example of bees, which do not alight indiscriminately on all the flowers nor do they try to take everything away from those on which they rest; but take only what is necessary for their work, they leave the others alone.” [...] The final result I hope is a completely new and original work, which will meet the approval of my compatriots, because despite its reduced size, the content presents, in my opinion, concepts of great importance.

The fruit of my toil I now offer to your kindness and I apologize henceforth for any errors and omissions due to human weakness. For my part, I pray that God will grant you all peace, health and prosperity …

Stèfanos Dimitriadis, 1797