"Each element has its source in a higher element, and they all have their common origin in the Word or the Holy Spirit." — Sefer Yetzirah
At the lowest level of the Macrocosm, the light congeals into the Four Elements. Fire, Air, Water, Earth—rooted in Aristotelian cosmology and alchemical doctrine.
Nature, as the vicar of God, operates within this realm to produce minerals, plants, animals, and men.
"Out of the Four Elements Come All Things In the beginning all things consist of the four elements, even those which you surmise are but pure elements. Nothing pure is found. The Creator of the world mixes all elements with his dexterous hands. Therefore our moon and sun shine with great pleasure; and our daughter has received the life."
Out of the Four Elements Come All Things
"Out of the Four Elements Come All Things In the beginning all things consist of the four elements, even those which you surmise are but pure elements. Nothing pure is found. The Creator of the world mixes all elements with his dexterous hands. Therefore our moon and sun shine with great pleasure; and our daughter has received the life."