Alchemical and Hermetic Books

 

Paracelsus is probably the most famous of all alchemical authors, and for good reason. In this text, his masterwork, he gives a thorough account of the nature of the philosophers stone and the method of its acquisition. Paracelsus displays a philosophical breadth and depth that is unparalleled.

 

This text is the foundation of the Hermetic Tradition.It is attributed to the legendary figure of Hermes Trismegistus. Hermes is a god-like figure who may or may not have existed. Many scholars believe it to have come from a group of scholars in Alexandria, using the name of Hermes to represent their group. Regardless of provenance, this is perhaps the most influential book of esoteric philosophy ever written.

 

This famous alchemical text was written by Basil Valentine, a member of the Order of St. Benedict.

 

The Chymical (Chemical) Wedding is the most famous as wel as the most in depth and profound allegorical tale ever written. This book, whose origins are associated with the Rosicrucian Order, belongs to the hermtic and alchemical tradition. It is a beautiful and profound tale which would inspire anyone with an interest in myticism, alchemy, hermeticism, the Rosicrucian, or the western mystery tradition in general.

 

 

 

 

 

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