Supernatural

When we talk about knowledge of the physical world, we generally refer to facts derived from systematic observation, study, and experimentation as well as the concepts and theories based on these facts. This is contrasted with belief (faith, intuition) in the spiritual or supernatural. 

Atoms Humbug Rarely does a major new eoneept receive unanimous acceptance. Despite the atomie theory s impact, several major seientists denied the existence of atoms for another eentury. In 1877, Adolf Kolbe, an eminent organic chemisf said [Dalton s atoms are]. .. no more than stupid hallucinations. .. mere table-tapping and supernatural explanations. The influential physicist Ernst Mach believed that scientists should look at facts, not hypothetical entities such as atoms. It was not until 1908 that the famous chemist and outspoken opponent of atomism Wilhelm Ostwald wrote, I am now convinced [by recent] experimental evidence of the discrete or grained nature of matter, which the atomic hypothesis sought in vain for hundreds and thousands of years. (p.45)... 

C06-0109. When a corpse decomposes, much of the phosphoms in the body is converted to phosphine, PH3, a colorless gas with the odor of rotting fish. Phosphine is a highly reactive molecule that ignites spontaneously in air. Li the graveyard, phosphine that escapes from the ground ignites in air, giving small flashes of flame. These flashes are sometimes attributed to supernatural causes, such as a... 

Bacon, Roger. "Of the medicine or tincture of alchemy." In Of natural and supernatural things, ed. Basil Valentine, 152-181. London , 1671. 

Waite, Arthur Edward. A new light of mysticism. Azoth or the star in the East. Embracing the first matter of the Magnum Opus, the evolution of Aphrodite-Urania, the supernatural generation of the Son of the Sun, and the alchemical transfiguration of humanity. London New York Madras Theosophical Publ. Soc The Path Theosophical Soc, 1893. xvi, 240p. 

Translated by Mike Brenner. Copyright Mike Brenner 1997. "Analyzes the natural and supernatural birth, destruction, and regeneration of the symbolic Child. Introduces the theory and practice of how to quest for and manufacture the Philosopher s Stone. Includes applications and explanations of verses by the famous Swedish [sic] Adept Norton, from an ancient manuscript. Now, for the first time, revealed according to mystical tradition and esoteric enlightenment. Includes the qabbalistic signs of Solomon, explained by a master- student of nature. With 12 emblematical figures with... 

Published both separately and also bound with Valentine Of natural and supernatural things (ABEL1-421). Contents 1. Suchten, pp. 1-114. 2. Addition out of the haligraphia of Basil Valentine. How to make the salt of antimony, pp. 115-117. 3. The use of the salt of antimony, pp.118-122. 

From [Basil Valentino Of natural supernatural things. London, 1670 [1671 actually]. Transcribed by Joshua Ben Arent"... 

Transcribed by Joshua Ben Arent from Of natural and supernatural things... 

Ellis, Keith. Science and the supernatural. London Wayland Publishers, 1974. 

Bessy, Maurice. A pictorial history of magic and the supernatural. Spring Books, 1967. 317p. 

Singer, Andre and Lynette Singer. Divine magic the world of the supernatural. Boxtree, 1995. 192p. 

Since time immemorial the snake has been venerated as an enigmatic creature with supernatural powers. As a snake and staff symbol it is also traditionally associated with the healing arts, either as the single-snake emblem of Asklepios, or as the double-snake emblem (caduceus) of Hermes. The mythological basis for this symbolism is reviewed. 

Parsons, C.O. Witchcraft and demonology in Scott s fiction with chapters on the supernatural in Scottish literature. Oliver Boyd, 1964. 363p. 

In the time of Elizabeth I, a young girl left in the care of her alchemist uncle is transported to fantastic realms populated by supernatural beings through her uncle s knowledge of magic... 

Jones, Stephen and David Sutton, eds.The giant book of fantasy and the supernatural. 1996 reprint,. 593p. 

Though not on the same plane as his undoubted masterpiece, The Hill of Dreams, it is nevertheless of interest to the devotee of the macabre for its lavish display of alchemy, dream psychology, poltergeists and supernatural mysticism"... 

He was also never entirely sure that he was in love. Asking Machetanz about Jesse, he wrote, A man can t gush about emotions he doesn t feel, can he . .. I once actually thot myself in love there, and even yet, there are times when she appears supernaturally beautiful and desirable—but the feeling is so damned intermittent, and I ask myself is this the way with love ... 

Stage 1 The theological and mythological period. Reality is described as the result of supernatural forces (polytheism, monotheism, animism). 

Stage 2 The age of metaphysics. The supernatural beings (gods) are replaced by abstract terms, powers or entities. 

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