| The Emerald Tablet: Alchemy of Personal Transformation Contributor(s): Hauck, Dennis William (Author) |
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ISBN: 0140195718 ISBN-13: 9780140195712 Publisher: Penguin Books OUR PRICE: $16.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 1999 Annotation: The Emerald Tablet -- an ancient document that contains the essence of the alchemical teachings -- has had an important influence on many Western spiritual and religious traditions. Ostensibly concerned with turning base metals into gold, alchemy was in fact dedicated to transforming the lead of self into the gold of spirit. This brilliant history of alchemy traces its sources back to ancient Egypt, and presents alchemy as a useful, practical system of self-transformation. Each of the seven steps of alchemical transformation is explained, with hands-on techniques and exercises, treating alchemy as a living discipline for achieving a spiritual awakening. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Body, Mind & Spirit | Magick Studies - Body, Mind & Spirit | Ancient Mysteries & Controversial Knowledge - Body, Mind & Spirit | Inspiration & Personal Growth |
| Dewey: 135.45 |
| LCCN: 98030840 |
| Series: Compass |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 5.2" W x 8.12" (0.87 lbs) 464 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - New Age |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Emerald Tablet--an ancient document that contains the essence of the alchemical teachings--has had an important influence on many Western spiritual and religious traditions. Ostensibly concerned with turning base metals into gold, alchemy was in fact dedicated to transforming the lead of self into the gold of spirit. This brilliant history of alchemy traces its sources back to ancient Egypt, and presents alchemy as a useful, practical system of self-transformation. Each of the seven steps of alchemical transformation is explained, with hands-on techniques and exercises, treating alchemy as a living discipline for achieving a spiritual awakening. |