Alchemical and Hermetic Books
Here are some books which we recommend on alchemical and hermetic subjects
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The Aurora of the Philosophers by Theophrastus Paracelsus
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.
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| Corpus Hermicum by Hermes Trismegistus
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.
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The Triumphal Chariot of Antimony by Basil Valentine
This famous alchemical text was written by Basil Valentine, a member of the Order of St. Benedict.
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The Chymical Wedding of Christian Rosencreutz
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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