19-08-2025, 06:46 AM
The original post distinguishes between two motives for creating the MS as a hoax.
1) To sell at a profit.
2) To use as a prop for further (financial) advantages
These are different. The original poster prefers the second case. I also find it interesting, but it is not without difficulties.
The fact that Rudolf paid 600 ducats for it has been brought up many times in this context, but, of course, it is completely irrelevant.
The fact that he bought it does not say anything about whether it is authentic or fake.
He paid 600 Taler to Strada for six books.
He paid 310 Taler to Rauwolf for his herbals.
Does that imply that either of these are fakes?
1) To sell at a profit.
2) To use as a prop for further (financial) advantages
These are different. The original poster prefers the second case. I also find it interesting, but it is not without difficulties.
The fact that Rudolf paid 600 ducats for it has been brought up many times in this context, but, of course, it is completely irrelevant.
The fact that he bought it does not say anything about whether it is authentic or fake.
He paid 600 Taler to Strada for six books.
He paid 310 Taler to Rauwolf for his herbals.
Does that imply that either of these are fakes?