Nicholas Flammel's Exposition Of The Hieroglyphical Figures

By Nicholas Flammel

Book Overview

Nicholas Flammel's Exposition Of The Hieroglyphical Figures is a book written by Nicholas Flammel, a French alchemist and philosopher who lived in the 14th and 15th centuries. The book is a detailed explanation of the hieroglyphical figures that Flammel encountered during his alchemical studies.The hieroglyphical figures are symbolic representations of various alchemical processes and concepts, such as the transmutation of base metals into gold, the purification of the soul, and the attainment of spiritual enlightenment. Flammel believed that these figures held the key to unlocking the secrets of alchemy and achieving the ultimate goal of the alchemist: the creation of the Philosopher's Stone.In the book, Flammel provides a thorough analysis of each figure, explaining its meaning and significance within the context of alchemy. He also includes illustrations of the figures, which he claimed were based on ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs.Nicholas Flammel's Exposition Of The Hieroglyphical Figures is considered a seminal work in the field of alchemy and has influenced generations of alchemists and philosophers. The book has been translated into numerous languages and remains a popular reference for those interested in the history and practice of alchemy.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425310222
• ISBN13: 9781425310226
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"