The Alchemy Method: Translated in Modern English with Annotations and Notes

by Roger Bacon, Khalid ibn Yazid, Hortulanus

In ancient times it is believed that a legendary Emerald Tablet existed, one that was said to be written by Hermes 'the father of philosophers' himself. It contained the words of direction known as 'the operation of the Sun', that if one followed with accuracy the method described, one would obtain the glory of the whole world, the power of power, wisdom that could not be limited by any obscurity, and the ability to overcome any subtle or great matter. There is a catch however, to obtain it, one must first understand it. It was a riddle and the key to solving this particular riddle has been plaguing philosophers and scientists for millennia. It is the secret to a long standing question. How can one obtain the philosophers' stone? and even more, what is it? Within these pages are a collection of works that answer these very questions. The blueprint of the philosopher stone is obtainable first by the study of philosophy and also through the study of nature. A student of alchemy; philosophy & chemistry, can learn to seek the truth of natural science and discover the secret which only few men have been able to achieve. It starts first with understanding, then continued experimentation. This volume contains several books that will, together, help the student in the pursuit of understanding the blueprint.

The ancient books contained in this volume have been heavily edited and translated into modern English interpretation with annotations and definitions as well. The books are as follows:

*The Mirror of Alchemy
*The Emerald Table of Hermes
*The Commentary of Hortulanus
*The Book of the Secrets of Alchemy
*Treatise on The Admirable Force and Efficacy of Art and Nature


In these books one will better understand the following topics:

The definitions of Alchemy
Natural Principles & Procreation of Minerals
The parts of the Stone
The four Elements contained within the Stone
Modification and Cleansing the Stone
The work of Alchemy imitates the Creation of the world
Why the Stone is said to be Perfect
Difficulty in the Art
The four Masteries of the Art: Solution, Congelation, Albification and Rubification
How to fix the Spirit
Separating the Elements
There is only one Stone, his nature.
How to make the Stone white
Conversion of the Stone to red
On the cryptography and symbolism of ancient texts
The Philosophy of Alchemy

86 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 7, 2016

About the author

born perhaps 1214
died 1292

Opus Majus (1267) of English friar and philosopher Roger Bacon, known as "Doctor Mirabilis," argued that Christian studies encompass the sciences.

This Franciscan, a member of Order of Friars Minor, whose scholastic accolade means "wonderful teacher," placed considerable emphasis on nature through empirical methods. The works of Aristotle and later pseudo-works like those of Abu Ali al-Hasan ibn al-Haytham of Egypt inspire the modern method, which he in Europe earliest advocated, as people, mainly starting in the 19th century, sometimes credit him. From books, he, essentially a medieval thinker, obtained much of his "experiment" in the scholastic tradition, as more recent reevaluations emphasize. Reception of work of Bacon often reflects the central concerns and controversies over centuries, according to as a survey.

Reviews

[Manna Manus · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's so hard for me to understand everything, especially expressions, but it's worth it to make sure that I align it with my own experience in terms of alchemy.