The Hermetic And Alchemical Writings Of Paracelsus (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162810218)

The Hermetic And Alchemical Writings Of Paracelsus is a book by Arthur Edward Waite that compiles the works of Paracelsus, a Swiss physician and alchemist from the 16th century. The book includes Paracelsus' most important writings on alchemy, magic, and medicine, including his famous treatise on the philosopher's stone. Waite provides an introduction to Paracelsus' life and work, as well as extensive footnotes and commentary throughout the text to aid in understanding the complex and esoteric concepts presented in the writings. The book is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of alchemy and the occult, as well as for scholars of Renaissance science and medicine.Hermetic and Alchemical Writings of Paracelsus Part 1 and Hermetic and Alchemical Writings of Paracelsus Part 2.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: 1162810211
ISBN-13: 9781162810218
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 816
Format: Paperback
Weight: 3.97lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 1.62d