Themis Aurea or Laws of the Fraternity of the Rosie Cross (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169273047)

Themis Aurea, or Laws of the Fraternity of the Rosie Cross, is a book written by the German alchemist Michael Maier in the early 17th century. The book is a collection of 18 tracts that describe the beliefs, practices, and teachings of the mysterious Fraternity of the Rosie Cross, also known as the Rosicrucians.Maier, who was a prominent alchemist and physician in his time, claimed to have been initiated into the Fraternity and was therefore able to provide a detailed account of their inner workings. The tracts cover a wide range of topics, including alchemy, astrology, magic, and the nature of God.The book is written in a highly symbolic and allegorical style, which was typical of alchemical texts of the time. It is also heavily influenced by Christian mysticism and Hermetic philosophy, which were popular among alchemists and occultists of the Renaissance period.Overall, Themis Aurea is a fascinating glimpse into the world of the Rosicrucians and their esoteric beliefs and practices. It remains an important text for those interested in the history of alchemy, occultism, and Western esotericism.1656. This work was originally written in Latin and now in English for the information of those who seek after the knowledge of that honorable and mysterious society of wise and renowned philosophers, whereto is annexed an Epistle to the Fraternity in Latin, from some in England. Written in Old English.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: Michael Maier
ISBN-10: 1169273041
ISBN-13: 9781169273047
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 170
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.14lbs
Size: 7.01h x 10.00w x 0.44d