Of The Triumphal Chariot Of Antimony And The Nature Of The Fire Stone

By Basilus Valentinus

Book Overview

""Of The Triumphal Chariot Of Antimony And The Nature Of The Fire Stone"" is a book written by Valentinus, Basilus. This book is a treatise on alchemy, which is a branch of chemistry that deals with the study of the transformation of matter. The book is divided into two parts: the first part is about the triumphal chariot of antimony, which is a metaphor for the process of purification and transformation of the human soul. The second part is about the nature of the fire stone, which is a substance that was believed to have the power to transmute base metals into gold. The book is written in a poetic and metaphorical style, and it is intended to be read as a spiritual guide to alchemy. The author uses a variety of alchemical symbols and allegories to convey his ideas, and he draws on the works of other alchemists, such as Paracelsus and Hermes Trismegistus. Overall, ""Of The Triumphal Chariot Of Antimony And The Nature Of The Fire Stone"" is a fascinating exploration of the mysteries of alchemy and the human soul.THIS 24 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Triumphal Chariot of Antimony, by Basilus Valentinus. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564590216.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417940123
• ISBN13: 9781417940127
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"