De Quadriformisratio

This book is an extended argument for the utility, beauty, and subtle necessity of an ancient discipline and practice known as the Quadrivium. As we discuss the Quadrivium in detail in the following chapters, we will see that it is higher Number, as manifested by itself (Mathematics), in space (Geometry), in time (Music), and in Space plus Time (Cosmology). This, by definition, renders it comprehensive and universal – if anything “replaces” or “competes” with it, it would only be because it out-Quadriviumed the Quadrivium!1 What else is there, besides Time & Space, or that which transcends it? This Time & Space is the property and possession of the Lord, but also that which has been occupied by powers and tendencies which are not sympathetic with the highest Good. The dominion mandate & the Christian ethos is to transform this shadowed world into something incomparably better. We are to retake what pirates and vandals have captured and abused.2