Esoteric alchemy

Adam McLean has an interesting view concerning Western alchemical mandalas. He analyzes 30 images of esoteric alchemy in European texts mostly... 

Coming." At this time eschatological discourse was co-opted into the service of the esoteric sciences, most especially into alchemical theory in the twelfth century Latin translation of the Turba philosophorum (Arabic original ca. 900 AD). Christian interpolations were added to this text referring to the death and resurrection of the chemicals in apocalyptic terms." The process of distillation in Christian alchemy symbolised death and resurrection, as well as the union of Macrocosm and Microcosm. To the alchemists the death and resurrection of the stone in the manner of a human being was the clearest indication that alchemy was a divine, not a human science. 

Colville, William Wilberforce Juvenal. Philosophy of Paracelsus a study in alchemy and esoteric astrology. New York Macoy Publishing and Masonic Supply Co, [1915], 15p. 

Irwin, Lee. Daoist alchemy in the West the esoteric paradigms. Esoterica 6 (2004) 31-51. rhttp //www,esoteric. msu.edu/VolumeVl/Dao.html. 

Daoism, as the primary indigenous religion of China, is a highly esoteric tradition. Constructed of many different strands, over several thousand years, Daoism has a complex history of integrating various techniques of meditation, spirit communication, consciousness projection, bodily movements, medicine, and "internal alchemy" with a profound transpersonal philosophy of nature and a metaphysics of human relationships based on an ideal of spiritual transformation leading to immortality... 

Ararita is a quarterly journal dedicated to the hermetic tradition, with an emphasis on reprinting some of the more obscure works on alchemy, esoteric Masonry and Rosicrucianism (in its various manifestations). Poemandres Press. Ever published ... 

A peer-reviewed academic journal devoted to the transdisciplinary study of Western esotericism Western esoteric traditions including alchemy, astrology, Gnosticism, gnosis, magic, mysticism, Rosicrucianism, and secret societies, and their ramifications in art history, history, literature, and politics... 

Osburn, Lynn. Origins of alchemy Esoteric origins Shamanic origins A look at the cultural birth of alchemy, r http //www.alchemvlab.com/origins of alchemv.html. 

Adrian, Gail. Alchemical blending of esoteric perfumery "magick is as close as the scented air you breathe". Alchemy J 5, no. 2 (Summer 2004). rhttp //www.alchemvlab. com/AJ5-2.html. 

Stryz, Jan. The alchemy of the voice at Ephrata Cloister. Esoterica 1 (1999) 133-159. rhttp //www.esoteric.msu.edu/ Alchemy.htmll. 

McIntosh, Christopher. The Rosicrucians. Wellingborough Crucible, 1987. Almost 120 years after his death, the body of Father Christian Rosenkreutz was discovered perfectly preserved in a seven-sided vault. So runs part of the legend concerning the birth of the Fraternity of the Rosy Cross, with its mysterious founder Christian Rosenkreutz, forerunner of the many "Secret Masters" who have had such a profound influence on the course of the Western Esoteric Tradition. Alchemy, Freemasonry, the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, and important literary works have all been enriched by the legend and symbolism of Rosicrucianism. 

This "desk reference" overflows with indispensible occult and esoteric materials. Discusses and compares over 35 magical models (e g., the Trinities, the Taoist Psychic Centers, Enochian magic, qabala, Worlds of the Hopi). Includes the theory and practice of magic and ritual sections on alchemy, magical alphabets, and more"... 

A book about the mystery of fire and the groups which use flame in their rituals or esoteric practices. He deals with five groupings of initiates who use flame or its representation in rituals or otherwise, addressing Kabbalism (Qabbalism), Hermeticism and Alchemy, Rosecrucianism, Freemasonry, and the Egyptians"... 

Introduces a Variety of Western Esoteric Belief Systems, Such As Gnosticism, Alchemy, and Theosophy, and the Cults That Practice These Belief Systems. Focuses on Witchcraft Activities and Their Prevalence in Western Society From the 13th Century to the Present. Concludes with a Discussion of Methodological and Theoretical Approaches to the Study of the Occult and the Causes for Its Recent Resurgence in the United States and Europe... 

Lembert, Alexandra and Susanna Akerman. Scholarly colloquiums and conferences report series Art and alchemy and The 3rd interdisciplinary John Dee-colloquium. 6-9 December 2001, University of Aarhus. Esoterica 4, no. 2002 n. rhttp //www.esoteric.msu.edu/VolumeIV/Art- Alchemv.html. 

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