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The book explores the significant yet overlooked contributions of Jews to the field of alchemy from ancient times through the nineteenth century. Raphael Patai utilizes a wealth of previously unexplored sources to illuminate the pivotal role that Jewish scholars and practitioners played in this fascinating intellectual pursuit, highlighting their influence on a subject that captivated humanity for centuries. This work opens a new avenue in cultural history, shedding light on the intersection of Jewish identity and alchemical tradition.
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The Jewish Alchemists, Raphael Patai
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- Released
- 2016
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- Title
- The Jewish Alchemists
- Subtitle
- A History and Source Book
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Raphael Patai
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Released
- 2016
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 634
- ISBN13
- 9780691632520
- Category
- World history
- Description
- The book explores the significant yet overlooked contributions of Jews to the field of alchemy from ancient times through the nineteenth century. Raphael Patai utilizes a wealth of previously unexplored sources to illuminate the pivotal role that Jewish scholars and practitioners played in this fascinating intellectual pursuit, highlighting their influence on a subject that captivated humanity for centuries. This work opens a new avenue in cultural history, shedding light on the intersection of Jewish identity and alchemical tradition.