The Practica: Concerning The Great Philosopher's Stone Of The Ancient Sages

By Basilius Valentinus

Book Overview

""The Practica: Concerning The Great Philosopher's Stone Of The Ancient Sages"" is a book written by Valentinus, Basilius. This book is a treatise on alchemy and the quest for the philosopher's stone, a legendary substance believed to have the power to transmute base metals into gold and provide eternal life. The author, Valentinus, was a 16th-century alchemist who believed in the spiritual and mystical aspects of alchemy. In this book, he shares his knowledge and insights into the alchemical process, including the preparation of the philosopher's stone and the techniques used to achieve the transformation of matter. The book also delves into the symbolism and allegory of alchemy, exploring the spiritual and philosophical aspects of the practice. Overall, ""The Practica"" is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history and practice of alchemy and the pursuit of the philosopher's stone.THIS 20 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Hermetic Museum Restored, by Basilius Valentinus. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564592847.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: 1425300243
• ISBN13: 9781425300241
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"