The Prophecy Of Paracelsus

By W. F. C. Wigston

Book Overview

The Prophecy of Paracelsus is a book written by W. F. C. Wigston. The book is a historical fiction that follows the life of Paracelsus, a 16th-century Swiss physician and alchemist. The story is set in the late Middle Ages and Renaissance period, and it revolves around the prophecy that Paracelsus made about the future of medicine and science.The book begins with Paracelsus as a young boy, growing up in Switzerland. The story follows his journey as he becomes a physician and alchemist, and how he develops his theories about medicine and science. Paracelsus is known for his revolutionary ideas about medicine, which were based on the belief that the human body was a microcosm of the universe, and that the key to health was to balance the four elements of earth, air, fire, and water.As Paracelsus becomes more famous, he is invited to join the court of Emperor Maximilian II in Vienna, where he becomes embroiled in a power struggle between the Emperor and his enemies. Paracelsus is also pursued by the Inquisition, who see his ideas as heretical and dangerous.Throughout the book, Paracelsus makes several prophecies about the future of medicine and science, including the discovery of electricity and the use of chemicals in medicine. The book ends with Paracelsus making his final prophecy, which predicts the rise of modern medicine and the decline of alchemy.Overall, The Prophecy of Paracelsus is a fascinating historical fiction that provides insight into the life and ideas of one of the most influential physicians and alchemists of the Renaissance period. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of medicine and science.THIS 26 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Bacon, Shakespeare and the Rosicrucians, by W. F. C. Wigston. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 156459338X.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: 1162846577
• ISBN13: 9781162846576
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 26 Pages
• Weight: 0.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"