The book of knowledge; treating of the wisdom of the ancients. In four parts. [electronic resource] : I. Shewing the various and wonderful operations of the signs and planets, and other celestial constellations on the bodies of men, &c. II. Prognostications for ever, necessary to keep the body in health; with several choice receipts in physick and surgery. III. An abstract of the art of physiognomy and palmestry, together with the signification of moles, and interpretation of dreams, &c. IV. The farmer's kalender: containing, 1. Perpetual prognostications for weather. 2. The whole mystery of husbandry. 3. The compleat and experienc'd farrier and cow-leech, &c. Written by Errapater, a Jew, doctor in astronomy and physick, born in Bethany, near Mount Olivet in Judea: made English by W. ...hey, student in physick and astrology. To which is added. The dealer's directory; containing, 1. The true form of all sorts of bills, bonds, counter-bonds, indentures, letters of attorney and license; deeds of gifts, bills of exchange, &c. 2. The best method of getting in debts, and compounding them. 3. An account of weights, measures, numbers, coins, tables of shires, post-roads and principal fairs, &c. a catologue of all the markets, and days on which they are held; with divers other necessary things and useful tables.