Name: Alchemists Through The Ages
SKU: 56523645
Price: 1091.00 ZAR
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Author: Waite, Arthur Edward
ISBN: 9781497874305

Type

Physical Book

Author

Arthur Edward Waite

Publisher

Literary Licensing, LLC

Language

English

Pages

318

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

22.9x15.2x1.9 cm

Weight

0.59 kg.

ISBN13

9781497874305

Synopsis "Alchemists Through The Ages"

Alchemists Through The Ages is a comprehensive book written by Arthur Edward Waite, which explores the history of alchemy from ancient times to modern day. The author delves into the various practices, beliefs, and theories of alchemists throughout history, from the early Greeks and Egyptians to the Renaissance period and beyond. The book covers the different schools of alchemy, including the Hermetic, Islamic, and Chinese traditions, and discusses the role of alchemy in science, religion, and philosophy. The author also examines the lives and works of famous alchemists such as Paracelsus, Isaac Newton, and Carl Jung, and explores the impact of alchemy on modern science and culture. This book is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of alchemy and its influence on human society.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1800��s Edition.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.

Arthur Edward Waite

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Arthur Edward Waite (October 2, 1867 - May 19, 1942) is considered one of the greatest scholars and experts in occultism and esotericism of recent times. He belonged to various secret orders, such as Freemasonry, the Rosicrucian Order, and the Golden Dawn, and was noted for his deep knowledge of the Kabbalah and Western mystical traditions.

Although he wrote numerous works, his most famous legacy was the creation of the Tarot deck that bears his name, a contribution that consecrated him worldwide.

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