The Library of Alexandria is an independent small business publishing house. We specialize in bringing back to live rare, historical and ancient Books. This includes manuscripts such as: classical fiction, philosophy, science, Religion, folklore, mythology, history, literature, politics and sacred texts, in addition to Secret and esoteric subjects, such as: occult, freemasonry, alchemy, hermetic, shamanism and ancient knowledge. Our Books are available in digital format. We have approximat...

Like the better known Prophecies of Nostradamus, the Prophecies of Paracelsus are exceedingly cryptic, filled with allegorical symbols and capable of being reinterpreted for any purpose. It comes with 32 surreal woodcuts which seem to reveal additional details about each prophecy.

The Library of Alexandria is an independent small business publishing house. We specialize in bringing back to live rare, historical and ancient Books. This includes manuscripts such as: classical fiction, philosophy, science, Religion, folklore, mythology, history, literature, politics and sacred texts, in addition to Secret and esoteric subjects, such as: occult, freemasonry, alchemy, hermetic, shamanism and ancient knowledge. Our Books are available in digital format. We have approximat...

"Coelum Philosophorum" translates to "The Philosophers' Sky" or "The Philosophers' Heaven." It is one of the many alchemical treatises and writings attributed to Paracelsus, who was known for his unorthodox and revolutionary ideas in the fields of medicine and alchemy.As with many alchemical texts, "Coelum Philosophorum" contains symbolic language and allegorical references, making it challenging to interpret for modern readers. Alchemy, during Paracelsus's time, was not just a precursor t...

Paracelsus's writings were often cryptic and filled with allegorical language, which made them open to various interpretations. While he discussed spiritual and metaphysical concepts in some of his works, it is essential to distinguish between his alchemical and philosophical insights and the practice of prophecy.That being said, Paracelsus's ideas and writings did have a profound impact on the development of Western esoteric traditions, and some of his followers and later authors may have...

There is abundance of knowledge, yet but little truth known. The generality of our knowledg is but as Castles in the aire, or groundlesse fancies. I know but two ways that are ordained for the getting of wisdome, viz. the book of God, and of Nature; and these also, but as they are read with reason. Many look upon the former as a thing below them, upon the latter as a ground of Atheisme, and therefore neglect both. It is my judgement, that as to search the Scriptures is most necessary, so w...

THE HERMETIC AND ALCHEMICAL WRITINGS OF AUREOLUS PHILIPPUS THEOPHRASTUS BOMBAST,OF HOHENHEIM, CALLED PARACELSUS THE GREAT.EDITED WITH A BIOGRAPHICAL PREFACE, ELUCIDATORY NOTES, A COPIOUS HERMETIC VOCABULARY, AND INDEX, By ARTHUR EDWARD WAITE. IN TWO VOLUMES.

This is a collection of four alchemical tracts written by one of the most famous alchemists who was said to have discovered the Philosopher's Stone. In these writings Paracelsus attempts to educate the reader about the nature of the Philosopher's Stone and the scientific principles from which we can be assured of its existence and understand how it works.The Aurora of the Philosophers is, for example, one of the most in depth texts ever written on the subject of alchemy. The matter ...

One of the most beautiful and interesting alchemical catechisms of the Renaissance, attributed to the great Swiss physician, alchemist, initiate and philosopher Paracelsus (Philippus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombastus Von Hohenheim). We propose it to our readers in the English translation of the American mystic and esotericist Arthur Edward Waite, which he published in 1894.«What is the chief study of a Philosopher?». «It is the investigation of the operations of Nature». «What is the ...

What if you could unlock the mysteries of alchemy and use its wisdom to transform your life?The Book Concerning the Tincture of the Philosophers: Unlocking the Secrets of Alchemical Transformation is a modern translation of Paracelsus' visionary exploration of the alchemical tincture-a legendary substance believed to hold the key to physical and spiritual perfection. Written by one of the most influential figures of the Renaissance, this work bridges the w...

"Alchemical Catechism" is a modern designation or reference to a collection of Paracelsus's teachings or writings related to alchemy. Alternatively, it could be a work by another author inspired by Paracelsus's ideas and teachings.Some of Paracelsus's well-known works on alchemy include:"De Natura Rerum" (On the Nature of Things) - A treatise on alchemical philosophy and the relationship between man and the universe."Liber Paragranum" (The Book of the Greater Catechism) - This work covers ...

The "Aurora of the Philosophers" is a significant alchemical text that delves into the allegorical and symbolic language of alchemy. It consists of a series of 38 enigmatic and allegorical illustrations, accompanied by explanatory text. The work is divided into two parts: the first part contains verses and images, while the second part provides a commentary on the verses and images, offering interpretations of their meanings.As with many alchemical texts, the "Aurora of the Philosophers" u...