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This document, "Prolegomenes Sur Ly Kins", delves into an exploration of the ancient Chinese text, the *I Ching* (or *Ly King* as it's referred to herein), positioning it as a profound source of wisdom worthy of scholarly attention. The author outlines a method for European scholars to engage with the symbolism inherent in the *I Ching*, offering preliminary insights designed for ease of understanding and retention. The work critiques existing interpretations, particularly those that deviate from the core text, whilst also acknowledging the text's inherent obscurity and the need for detailed explication. The author touches upon the disputed origins of the *I Ching*, noting the common belief that the 64 figures and their names are ancient, with the text attributed to Ven vang, commentary to Tcheou Kong, and glosses to Confucius, though scholarly consensus is lacking. The document also references supplementary treatises like the Hy-tsée and Tchoüé Koüa tchoüen. A personal conviction is expressed that the *I Ching*'s core elements predate Noah, suggesting a more ancient origin, possibly reaching back to Irense or even Adam. The author also details the structure of the 64 hexagrams, reducing them to eight trigrams and explaining their symbolic associations, such as Kien representing heaven and Koien representing earth. Further, the text discusses the combinations and transformations of these trigrams and hexagrams, and the significance of individual lines within them. The author posits that the *I Ching* portrays the "dieu-homme," a concept linked to Jesus Christ, with the sun and moon symbolizing divinity and humanity respectively.