The Hermetic Philosopher, or Master Key

secret secret: original "Arcanum." In the context of alchemy and medicine, it refers to a potent hidden power or a "secret" remedy that resides within nature, intended for healing. for the sake of human health, in order to help the poor with it: [yet] most would only like to become rich, powerful, and high through it, and indulge in pure pleasure, forgetting at the same time why we were created into this world. Therefore, for the sake of all pious lovers of Hermetic Philosophy original: "Hermetischen Philosophie." A philosophical and spiritual tradition based on the writings attributed to Hermes Trismegistus, forming the foundation of Western alchemy., I have presented and once again brought to light these excellent philosophers, who have left behind the master key original: "Haupt-Schlüssel." to those matters belonging to Chemistry original: "Chymie." An early modern term encompassing both what we now call chemistry and the spiritual/practical craft of alchemy., the origin and source of all metals and minerals, and how to be able to attain the Universal Generalissimum Universal Generalissimum: The "Universal of Universals," referring to the ultimate alchemical goal—the Philosopher’s Stone or a universal medicine capable of curing all diseases and perfecting all matter. through the Art original: "Kunst." In this context, the "Great Art" or "Spagyric Art" of alchemy..

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