A New Light of Alchymie by Michal Sedziwój and Paracelsus
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"A New Light of Alchymie" by Michal Sedziwój and Paracelsus is a scientific publication written in the mid-17th century. The text explores the principles of alchemy, focusing on the mystical and practical aspects of natural philosophy and the underlying processes of nature. The work aims to illuminate the relationship between alchemical practices and the natural world, providing insights into the generation and transformation of matter. The opening of this work establishes the
groundwork for a comprehensive understanding of alchemy. It begins with a transcriber’s note warning the reader about the outdated medical practices discussed within, followed by an epistle to the reader that emphasizes the importance of grounding knowledge in both philosophy and divine revelation. The author expresses a desire to guide the searchers of wisdom through practical experiences and to reveal truths about nature that might otherwise be obscured. This initial portion invites the reader into a realm where the blending of reason, faith, and the principles of alchemy are explored, setting the stage for deeper discussions on the generation of metals, plants, and the true essence of things as understood through the lens of alchemical philosophy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Sedziwój, Michal, 1556?-1646? |
|---|---|
| Author | Paracelsus, 1493-1541 |
| Translator | French, John, 1616-1657 |
| LoC No. | 17016705 |
| Uniform Title | Novum lumen chymicum. English |
| Title |
A New Light of Alchymie Taken out of the Fountaine of Nature, and Manuall Experience. Etc. |
| Credits |
Produced by Emmanuel Ackerman, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QD: Science: Chemistry |
| Subject | Alchemy -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Sulfur |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 61112 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-61112-9 |
| Release Date | Jan 6, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 434 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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