Publisher's Synopsis
The Golden Treatise of Hermes Trismegistus Concerning the Physical Secret of the Philosopher's Stone is a book written by Mary Anne Atwood. It is a philosophical and alchemical text that explores the secrets of the Philosopher's Stone, a mythical substance believed to have the power to turn base metals into gold and grant eternal life. The book is based on the teachings of Hermes Trismegistus, a legendary figure in alchemy who was said to possess divine knowledge and wisdom. The text is written in a poetic and mystical style, and it covers a range of topics related to alchemy, including the nature of matter, the transmutation of metals, and the spiritual transformation of the alchemist. The book is considered to be one of the most important works in the history of alchemy, and it continues to be studied and revered by alchemists, philosophers, and spiritual seekers today.THIS 42 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Suggestive Inquiry into the Hermetic Mystery with a Dissertation on the More Celebrated of the Alchemical Philosophers Being an Attempt Towards the Recovery of the Ancient Experiment of Nature45, by Mary Anne Atwood. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766108112.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.
