The Hermetic Museum (Vol. 1) (1893) - Page 11

VOLUME I.

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PREFACE TO THE ENGLISH EDITION ... ... ...	ix.
PREFACE TO THE ORIGINAL EDITION ... ... ...	1
I.—THE GOLDEN TRACToriginal Latin: "Tractatus Aureus." This is an anonymous, foundational text in the alchemical tradition, describing the preparation of the primary material. concerning the Stone of the PhilosophersThe legendary "Lapis Philosophorum," a substance believed to be capable of transmuting base metals into gold and curing all ailments., by an Anonymous German Adept ...	5
II.—THE GOLDEN AGE RESTOREDoriginal Latin: "Aureum Seculum Redivivum." This text uses the metaphor of a returning "Golden Age" to describe the renewal of man through alchemical wisdom. : Having now appeared a second time, flourished beautifully, and brought forth fragrant and Golden Seed. This rare and precious Seed is shewn and imparted to all the Sons of True Wisdom and the Doctrine, by Henry MadathanasA pseudonym for Adrian von Mynsicht (1603–1638), a German physician and alchemist credited with the discovery of "Tartar Emetic." ... ... ... ... ...	51
III.—THE SOPHIC HYDROLITHA compound term from the Greek "Sophia" (Wisdom) and "Hydrolith" (Water-Stone). It refers to the "Water-Stone of the Wise." ; or, Water Stone of the Wise, that is, a Chemical Work, in which the Way is shewn, the Matter named, and the Process described ; namely, the Method of obtaining the Universal TinctureAnother name for the Philosopher's Stone, specifically emphasizing its ability to "tinge" or transform the internal nature of substances. ... ... ... ... ...	69
IV.—A DEMONSTRATION OF NATURE, made to the erring Alchemists, and complaining of the SophistsIn the context of alchemy, "Sophists" were false practitioners or "puffers" who sought only material wealth through chemistry without understanding the spiritual or natural philosophy behind the art. and other False Teachers. Set forth by John A. MehungAlso known as Jean de Meun, the 13th-century French author of the "Roman de la Rose," to whom several alchemical works were later attributed.	121
V.—A SHORT TRACT, or PHILOSOPHICAL SUMMARY, by Nicholas FlamellA reference to Nicolas Flamel, the famous 14th-century French scrivener who, according to legend, successfully created the Philosopher's Stone. ... ... ... ... ...	141