However, I think that in the following passages he shows distinctly a familiarity with hypnotism, or certainly, passes by hand and suggestion.

Thus, chap, x, _de Ente Spirituali_, in which the Will is described, begins as follows: "Now shall ye mark that the Spirits rule their subjects.

And I have shown intelligibly how the _Ens Spirituale_, or Spiritual Being, rules so mightily the body that many disorders may be ascribed to it.

Therefore unto these ye should not apply ordinary medicine, but heal the spirit--therein lies the disorder." PARACELSUS clearly states that by the power of Foresight--he uses the exact word, _Fuersicht_--Man may, aided by Sleep, attain to knowledge-- past, present or future--and achieve Telepathy, or communion at a distance.

In the _Fragmenta, Caput de Morbis Somnii_ he writes: "Therefore learn, that by Foresight man can know future things; and, from experience, the past and present.