The Turba Philosophorum Also Called The Book Of Truth In The Art And The Third Pythagorical Synod (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417986484)

The Turba Philosophorum, also known as The Book of Truth in the Art and the Third Pythagorical Synod, is a book written by Arthur Edward Waite. This book is a compilation of various alchemical treatises that were written in the Middle Ages. The book is considered to be one of the most important works in the history of alchemy. It contains a collection of important alchemical texts and formulas, as well as a discussion of the philosophical and spiritual aspects of alchemy. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which deals with a different aspect of alchemy. The first chapter discusses the origins of alchemy and its relationship to other philosophical and spiritual traditions. The second chapter deals with the various stages of the alchemical process, including the preparation of the prima materia, the purification of the metals, and the transmutation of base metals into gold. The remaining chapters discuss various other aspects of alchemy, including the symbolism of the alchemical process, the role of the alchemist in the process, and the various philosophical and spiritual implications of alchemy. Overall, The Turba Philosophorum is an important work for anyone interested in the history of alchemy and the spiritual and philosophical implications of this ancient art.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: 1417986484
ISBN-13: 9781417986484
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/08/2005
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.74lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.51d