Raymund Lully: Illuminated Doctor, Alchemist and Christian Mystic (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169222595)

Raymund Lully: Illuminated Doctor, Alchemist and Christian Mystic is a book written by Arthur Edward Waite that delves into the life and works of Raymund Lully, a 13th-century philosopher, theologian, and mystic. The book explores Lully's contributions to Western philosophy, alchemy, and Christian mysticism, and how his ideas influenced the development of these fields. Waite's book provides a comprehensive overview of Lully's life, from his early years as a courtier in the court of King James I of Aragon to his later years as a missionary in North Africa. The author also delves into Lully's mystical experiences and how they shaped his philosophy and theology. The book also examines Lully's contributions to alchemy, a field that he believed could be used to understand the nature of God and the universe. Waite provides a detailed analysis of Lully's alchemical writings and how they relate to his broader philosophical and theological ideas. Overall, Raymund Lully: Illuminated Doctor, Alchemist and Christian Mystic is a fascinating exploration of one of the most influential thinkers of the Middle Ages. The book will appeal to anyone interested in the history of philosophy, theology, and mysticism, as well as those interested in the history of alchemy and its relationship to Christian thought.There are few names in mediaeval literature and in the history of its philosophical thought, around which has gathered a more curious woof of legend confused with fact than the name of Raymund Lully. Contents: 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.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: Arthur Edward Waite
ISBN-10: 1169222595
ISBN-13: 9781169222595
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 74
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.78lbs
Size: 7.01h x 10.00w x 0.25d