Once accessible only to private members, these keys of esoteric wisdom have finally been made available to the public. Unlock the intentionally cryptic alchemical writings that have confounded so many seekers. Discover the hidden teachings on the true spiritual and transformational nature of the alchemical process. Explore the historical writings of the alchemists of old. Paul Foster Case deciphered these mysteries for students of his School of Ageless Wisdom in a step-by-step process. As he pulls on the thread of the tapestry, the whole veil unravels, giving you a glimpse of the hidden meaning and intent. Esoteric Keys of Alchemy uniquely combines the teachings of the Western Mystery Tradition with the writings of the Yogis of the East to unveil the universal nature of those mysteries.
An alchemist transforms everything into love, including himself.
The subject of the great work is the Alchemist himself. He transforms himself by esoteric mental operations that scriptures obscure with seemingly odd chemical procedures. Alchemy is the Western equivalent of Raja Yoga. With Esoteric Keys of Alchemy, Paul Foster Case demystifies Alchemy and explains the most important symbols.
Nice little introductory course, mainly theoretical. Recommended, but I prefer the more complex and above all footnoted "Hermetic Tradition" of Evola. Still valuable, especially to compare different attributions of meaning within the vast symbolism.