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Mysticism and Alchemy Through the Ages: The Quest for Transformation

Autor Gary Edson
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 3 feb 2013
An in-depth look into the foundations of mysticism and alchemy, this book describes both physical and spiritual aspects of the various theories and practices of transformation, with attention to the beliefs of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Sufism, Tantrism, Taoism and Yoga. The connection between early mystical pursuits and the development of alchemy from ancient China, India, and Egypt through Moorish Spain and into Latin Europe are illuminated, along with the activities of early alchemists. The book, which is heavily illustrated, describes the beliefs, experiments, and secret messages that drew the believers and dreamers of the world together in search of wealth and immortality.
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ISBN-13: 9780786465316
ISBN-10: 078646531X
Pagini: 298
Dimensiuni: 175 x 251 x 23 mm
Greutate: 0.54 kg
Editura: McFarland & Company

Notă biografică

Gary Edson, professor emeritus of museum science at the Center for Advanced Study of Museum Science and Heritage Management, Museum of Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, was executive director of the Museum for 25 years. The author of numerous books and articles on museum practices, he lives and works in Taiwan, R.O.C.