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Exploring the historical significance of alchemy, the book delves into its origins over 2,500 years ago in regions like Egypt, India, and China, highlighting its evolution from a respected scientific practice to the mystical image often portrayed in the Middle Ages. It examines the serious nature of alchemical studies, which aimed at transforming substances and understanding the natural world, challenging the modern perception of alchemy as mere superstition.
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Alchemists Through the Ages, Arthur E. Waite
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- Released
- 2007
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- Title
- Alchemists Through the Ages
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Arthur E. Waite
- Publisher
- Cosimo Classics
- Released
- 2007
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 320
- ISBN13
- 9781602063150
- Category
- Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- Exploring the historical significance of alchemy, the book delves into its origins over 2,500 years ago in regions like Egypt, India, and China, highlighting its evolution from a respected scientific practice to the mystical image often portrayed in the Middle Ages. It examines the serious nature of alchemical studies, which aimed at transforming substances and understanding the natural world, challenging the modern perception of alchemy as mere superstition.