The Aurora of the Philosophers Magic Emblems & Prophecies of Paracelsus the GreatBy Paracelsus BombastusBook design by William Kiesel Two Texts by Paracelsus Quality bookmaking for beauty and longevity Emblem book of Alchemical ArtPhilippus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim, better known as Paracelsus was not only a man of words but also of action! In his lifetime Paracelsus managed to write many alchemical treatises and traveled extensively in Europe.His unfailing pursuit of Hermetic praxis and his dogged criticism of sophists and physicians alike brought infamy upon him. Yet despite his rough and tumble lifestyle Paracelsus was responsible for emphasizing the medicinal aspect of the alchemical art while at the same time expanding the lexicon of terminology used by alchemists, magicians and mystics even to this day.Sewn hard-cover in letterpress dust jacket128 pages, illustrated (small 8vo ) 4.25 x 7Peregrinations on Philosophic Gold and the Prophecies of Europes Alchemical Magus.
