They Made The Philosophers Stone (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161574173)

""They Made The Philosophers Stone"" is a book written by Albertus, Frater that explores the history and mythology surrounding the creation of the philosopher's stone. The philosopher's stone is a legendary substance that was believed to have the power to transmute base metals into gold and grant immortality to those who possessed it. The book delves into the alchemical practices of ancient civilizations such as the Greeks, Egyptians, and Chinese, and how they contributed to the development of alchemy. It also discusses the work of famous alchemists such as Paracelsus and Isaac Newton, and their attempts to create the philosopher's stone.Albertus, Frater provides a comprehensive overview of the different theories and techniques that were used in the pursuit of the philosopher's stone, including the use of various chemical compounds and the practice of spiritual purification. The book also explores the symbolism and allegory used in alchemical texts and how they relate to the creation of the philosopher's stone.Overall, ""They Made The Philosophers Stone"" is a fascinating exploration of the history and mythology surrounding alchemy and the philosopher's stone. It provides a detailed look at the practices and beliefs of alchemists throughout history and sheds light on the enduring fascination with this elusive substance.THIS 44 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Golden Manuscripts, by Frater Albertus. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564593037.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: Frater Albertus,Richard Ingalese
ISBN-10: 1161574174
ISBN-13: 9781161574173
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 46
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.67lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d