Jacob Boehme And Alchemy (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781425307295)

""Jacob Boehme and Alchemy"" is a book written by Howard H. Brinton that explores the life and work of Jacob Boehme, a German mystic and philosopher who lived in the 16th and 17th centuries. The book focuses on Boehme's interest in alchemy, a branch of science that seeks to transform base metals into gold and to discover the elixir of life. Brinton examines Boehme's writings on alchemy, including his belief that spiritual and physical transformation are interconnected, and his use of alchemical symbolism to describe the process of spiritual growth. The book also explores Boehme's influence on later alchemists, including Carl Jung and the Rosicrucians. Overall, ""Jacob Boehme and Alchemy"" provides a fascinating insight into the intersection of mysticism, philosophy, and science in the early modern period.THIS 18 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Mystic Will: Based Upon a Study of the Philosophy of Jacob Boehme, by Howard H. Brinton. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 156459453X.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.

Author: Howard H. Brinton
ISBN-10: 1425307299
ISBN-13: 9781425307295
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/08/2005
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.29lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.10d