Alchemists Through The Ages

Author : Arthur E. Waite
Publisher : Cosimo, Inc.
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2007-04-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781602063150

Get Book

Alchemists Through the Ages by Arthur E. Waite Pdf

Alchemy-the word itself conjures up images of charlatans mixing potions and concocting remedies during the Middle Ages in a futile quest to transform lead into gold. But the roots of alchemy can be traced back more than 2,500 years to locales as disparate as Egypt, India, and China, and it was considered serious science until as recently as the 16th century. In this highly regarded volume first published in 1888, Arthur E. Waite examines the lives and works of more than fifty alchemists, from the year 850 through the end of the 18th century. Readers will learn about such renowned figures as Thomas Aquinas, Roger Bacon, and Pope John XXII, and decide for themselves whether alchemy was the true precursor to modern chemistry or a pseudo-science populated by quacks. American-born British author ARTHUR EDWARD WAITE (1857-1942) was co-creator of the famous 1910 Rider-Waite Tarot deck. Among his numerous books are Book of Ceremonial Magic, Devil Worship in France, and New Encyclopedia of Freemasonry.

Author : Arthur Edward Waite
Publisher : Literary Licensing, LLC
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2014-03-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1497874300

Get Book

Alchemists Through the Ages by Arthur Edward Waite Pdf

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1800's Edition.

Author : Professor Arthur Edward Waite,Paul M Allen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2007-04-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 083340704X

Get Book

Alchemists Through the Ages by Professor Arthur Edward Waite,Paul M Allen Pdf

All the many personalities who have immortalized themselves in alchemical research through the centuries are introduced in this very readable, compact presentation for today's interest in this fascinating, age-old quest in the metamorphosis of the human being. Mr Waite shows that the real alchemist quest was no the goal of turning base metals into gold, but rather the unfolding of the human being, the releasing and manifesting of the higher self. Seen in this light, alchemy is of profound interest and vital concern to awakened interests in development of spiritual powers and potentialities. Throughought the book are beautiful, historically significant illustrations.

Author : Arthur Edward Waite
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Alchemists
ISBN : OCLC:842852657

Get Book

Alchemists Through the Ages by Arthur Edward Waite Pdf

Author : Arthur Edward Waite
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0833417045

Get Book

Alchemists Through the Ages by Arthur Edward Waite Pdf

Author : Gary Edson
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2012-09-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780786465316

Get Book

Mysticism and Alchemy through the Ages by Gary Edson Pdf

An in-depth look into the foundations of mysticism and alchemy, this book describes both physical and spiritual aspects of the various theories and practices of transformation, with attention to the beliefs of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Sufism, Tantrism, Taoism and Yoga. The connection between early mystical pursuits and the development of alchemy from ancient China, India, and Egypt through Moorish Spain and into Latin Europe are illuminated, along with the activities of early alchemists. The book, which is heavily illustrated, describes the beliefs, experiments, and secret messages that drew the believers and dreamers of the world together in search of wealth and immortality.

Author : Rosemary Guiley
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Alchemy
ISBN : 9781438130002

Get Book

The Encyclopedia of Magic and Alchemy by Rosemary Guiley Pdf

A comprehensive illustrated reference guide with more than 400 entries on the subjects of magic and alchemy.

Author : Priscilla Galloway,Martha Newbigging
Publisher : Annick Press
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1550378104

Get Book

Archers, Alchemists, and 98 Other Medieval Jobs You Might Have Loved Or Loathed by Priscilla Galloway,Martha Newbigging Pdf

A fascinating guide to strange-but-true jobs.

Author : Paulo Coelho
Publisher : HarperCollins Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Alchemists
ISBN : 0007492197

Get Book

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Pdf

An Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago travels from his homeland in Spain to the Egyptian desert in search of a treasure buried in the Pyramids. Along the way he meets a Gypsy woman, a man who calls himself king, and an alchemist, all of whom point Santiago in the direction of his quest. No one knows what the treasure is, or if Santiago will be able to surmount the obstacles along the way. But what starts out as a journey to find worldly goods turns into a discovery of the treasures found within.

Author : P. G. Maxwell-Stuart
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2012-03-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781441132970

Get Book

The Chemical Choir by P. G. Maxwell-Stuart Pdf

>

Author : Lawrence Principe
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780226682952

Get Book

The Secrets of Alchemy by Lawrence Principe Pdf

Alchemy, the Noble Art, conjures up scenes of mysterious, dimly lit laboratories populated with bearded old men stirring cauldrons. Though the history of alchemy is intricately linked to the history of chemistry, alchemy has nonetheless often been dismissed as the realm of myth and magic, or fraud and pseudoscience. And while its themes and ideas persist in some expected and unexpected places, from the Philosopher's (or Sorcerer's) Stone of Harry Potter to the self-help mantra of transformation, there has not been a serious, accessible, and up-to-date look at the complete history and influence of alchemy until now.

Author : Jennifer M. Rampling
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 427 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2020-12-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780226710846

Get Book

The Experimental Fire by Jennifer M. Rampling Pdf

A 400-year history of the development of alchemy in England that brings to light the evolution of the practice. In medieval and early modern Europe, the practice of alchemy promised extraordinary physical transformations. Who would not be amazed to see base metals turned into silver and gold, hard iron into soft water, and deadly poison into elixirs that could heal the human body? To defend such claims, alchemists turned to the past, scouring ancient books for evidence of a lost alchemical heritage and seeking to translate their secret language and obscure imagery into replicable, practical effects. Tracing the development of alchemy in England over four hundred years, from the beginning of the fourteenth century to the end of the seventeenth, Jennifer M. Rampling illuminates the role of alchemical reading and experimental practice in the broader context of national and scientific history. Using new manuscript sources, she shows how practitioners like George Ripley, John Dee, and Edward Kelley, as well as many previously unknown alchemists, devised new practical approaches to alchemy while seeking the support of English monarchs. By reconstructing their alchemical ideas, practices, and disputes, Rampling reveals how English alchemy was continually reinvented over the space of four centuries, resulting in changes to the science itself. In so doing, The Experimental Fire bridges the intellectual history of chemistry and the wider worlds of early modern patronage, medicine, and science.

Author : John Michael Greer
Publisher : Union Square & Co.
Page : 441 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10-03
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781454925781

Get Book

The Occult Book by John Michael Greer Pdf

Explore the occult from ancient times to the modern day with one of its most respected scholars and practitioners. Take an enlightening journey through occult history, exploring 100 dramatic incidents, arcane knowledge, and key historical figures from around the world. John Michael Greer delves into two millennia of tradition, from the earliest alchemists to pagan rituals; from the Philosopher’s Stone to Cabala, the first tarot, and the Knights Templar; and from the first horoscopes to fortune-telling trials and the birth of modern witchcraft, or Wicca. Each entry features a stunning image or intriguing item of ephemera.

Author : Paulo Coelho
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2015-02-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780062416216

Get Book

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Pdf

A special 25th anniversary edition of the extraordinary international bestseller, including a new Foreword by Paulo Coelho. Combining magic, mysticism, wisdom and wonder into an inspiring tale of self-discovery, The Alchemist has become a modern classic, selling millions of copies around the world and transforming the lives of countless readers across generations. Paulo Coelho's masterpiece tells the mystical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of a worldly treasure. His quest will lead him to riches far different—and far more satisfying—than he ever imagined. Santiago's journey teaches us about the essential wisdom of listening to our hearts, of recognizing opportunity and learning to read the omens strewn along life's path, and, most importantly, to follow our dreams.

Author : H. Stanley Redgrove
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2016-01-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1633912094

Get Book

Alchemy by H. Stanley Redgrove Pdf

According to the author, alchemy was the belief that "all the metals (and, indeed, all forms of matter) are one in origin, and are produced by an evolutionary process. The Soul of them all is one and the same; it is only the Soul that is permanent..." Redgrove offers a detailed account of alchemy's controversial history, treating both the theoretical and physical approaches to the field. Alchemy: Ancient and Modern has long been viewed as a significant introductory text to the subject. Herbert Stanley Redgrove (1887-1943) wrote several texts on similar topics, including A Mathematical Theory of Spirit, Bygone Beliefs and Purpose and Transcendentalism. He was a chemist and a founder of the Alchemical Society in London. This edition is dedicated to Adam Kendall, in his distinctive way an authority on the mysteries of the past.