Three Famous Alchemists - Arthur Edward Waite

""Three Famous Alchemists"" by Arthur Edward Waite is a book that explores the lives and works of three of the most prominent alchemists in history: Paracelsus, John Dee, and Heinrich Khunrath. The book delves into their beliefs, philosophies, and practices, as well as their contributions to the field of alchemy. Waite provides a detailed analysis of their writings and experiments, and offers insights into their impact on the development of modern science and medicine. The book also includes illustrations and diagrams to help readers better understand the complex concepts and theories presented. Overall, ""Three Famous Alchemists"" is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of alchemy and its influence on the world.Contents: Biographical sketches on Raymund Lully: A Problem of Personality; The Illuminated Doctor of Majorca; The Universal Science; The Hermetic Doctor; An Historical Research; The Science of Alchemy; The Mystical Doctor�������Cornelius Agrippa: The Agrippa of Legend; The Youthful Magician; �������The Occult Philosophy�������; Astrology and the Mystery of Numbers; Storm and Stress; Agrippa's Character; In the Depths; The Vanity of Arts and Sciences; Mysticism and the Reformation; Agrippa as Alchemist; Last Days; What Magic Owes to Agrippa�������and Theophrastus Paracelsus: Early Life and Travels; Wanderings and Death; As Above, So Below; Doctrine of Signatures; Necromancy; Origin of Diseases; Magic; Alchemy; Astrology; Comparison with Other Mystics; A Christian Occultist.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

EAN: 9780922802845