Alchemy and the Secret Doctrine

Alchemy and the Secret Doctrine is a book written by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, a prominent occultist, philosopher, and writer of the late 19th century. The book explores the history and practice of alchemy, a mystical tradition that seeks to transmute base metals into gold and achieve spiritual enlightenment. Blavatsky delves into the symbolism and allegory of alchemical texts, revealing the esoteric knowledge and spiritual teachings hidden within them. She also connects alchemy to the broader spiritual tradition of the Secret Doctrine, a mystical philosophy that seeks to understand the nature of reality and the divine. Blavatsky's writing is dense and complex, but offers a fascinating insight into the mystical and philosophical traditions of the past.1927. The editor�������s hope is that H.P.B.�������s work will be made accessible to a greater number of students, since he believes in its original form is only so much undigestible material. Contents: What is the Secret Doctrine?; The (Al)chemical Achievements of the Ancients; Alchemy and the Alchemists; Modern Science and the Secret Doctrine; The Root of the Universe; The Cosmic Elements; Fire; The Atom; The Evolution of the Elements; and The Elements of Science. See other works available by this author from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.