Alchemy- Chemistry

Interesting treatise on the origins and alchemical substance of the the eternal flame, placed on many graves throughout the world.

The mystical connection within Judaism, the Kaballah and this is a source material (or what remains of it) for practicing some of the ancient rites practiced by those mystics.

A new alchemy of science and spirit - lchemists of old attempted to make sense of the universe-to discover the connection between mind and matter. Some of today's scientists, in particular quantum physicists, are doing the same. In his latest contribution to the study of consciousness, physicist Fred Alan Wolf reveals what he calls the new alchemy-a melding of the ideas of the old alchemists and the new scientists to reach a fuller understanding of mind and matter.

For thousands (maybe millions) of years on our planet, humanity has been involved in a symbiotic relationship with plants. Not only have plants supplied mankind with a never ending food-source, the necessary nourishment for our bodies and life itself, but they have also served us in another way: an extremely important and intricate one, yet an often overlooked one. I am referring to those plants which, traditionally, have been known to pharmacologically expand human consciousness into the mystical/spiritual states.

The author endeavored to sketch some phases of the romance and mystery that have surrounded the arts of medicine, alchemy, and pharmacy from the earliest period of which we have record down to the close of the 18th century. The influence of the past on the present is greater than we commonly suppose. In the age of rapid scientific progress and brilliant research, we are apt to overlook and lose sight of the patient labors of the early pioneers of science.

"The Pearl of Great Price," as written by Bonus of Ferrara, and edited by Janus Lacinius. In the first place, it is one of the earliest works printed on alchemy, and the original is a very beautiful specimen of typography. Concerning the latter point, it is only necessary to say that it was issued from the press of Aldus, appearing in 1546.

Because of their profound occult knowledge, mystic physicians have always treated both the cause (physical) and symptoms (psychic) of diseases. Contents: Introduction; The Constitution of Man; The Four Pillars of Medicine; The Five Causes of Disease; The Five Classes of Physicians; and The Medicine of the Future. Valuable reading for medical practitioners and anyone interested in holistic healing.