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To the Reader.
far as is known to us) is Arabick, and ſeveral Tranſlations thereof have been publishied, as Greek, Latine, French, Dutch, &c. but never Engliſh before. It is pity the[1] Learned Tranſlator had not lived, and received himſelf, the honor, and thanks due to him from Engliſhmen; for his good will to, and pains for them, in tranſlating a Book of such infinite worth, out of the Original, into their Mother-tongue.
Concerning the Author of the Book it ſelf, Four things are conſiderable, viz. His Name, Learning, Countrey, and Time. 1. The name by which he was commonly ſtiled,
