Monas Hieroglyphica (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162595177)

Monas Hieroglyphica is a book written by Dr. John Dee, a renowned mathematician, astronomer, and astrologer of the 16th century. The book is a complex treatise on alchemy, symbolism, and Hermetic philosophy. It is considered one of the most enigmatic and cryptic works of the Renaissance period.The title of the book, Monas Hieroglyphica, translates to ""The Hieroglyphic Monad."" The book is structured around a symbol, the monad, which Dee believed contained the essence of all things in the universe. He argued that the monad was the key to understanding the universe and that it held the power to unlock the secrets of alchemy and the occult.The book is divided into 12 chapters, each of which explores different aspects of the monad and its significance. Dee draws on a wide range of sources, including classical philosophy, Kabbalah, and ancient Egyptian mythology, to support his arguments.Throughout the book, Dee uses complex symbolism and allegory to convey his ideas. He also includes diagrams and illustrations to help readers understand the concepts he is discussing.Monas Hieroglyphica has been highly influential in the world of alchemy and Hermetic philosophy. It has been studied and interpreted by scholars and practitioners for centuries, and its ideas continue to inspire new thinking and exploration in these fields.This very rare and ancient manuscript is Dr. John Dee's Monas Hieroglyphica, written in Latin. Dr. Dee was known for ripe scholarship, for deep knowledge in chemistry and for rare skill in mathematics and astronomy.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: John Dee
ISBN-10: 1162595175
ISBN-13: 9781162595177
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 58
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.26lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.12d