Publisher's Synopsis

The Turba Philosophorum is a book written by Arthur Edward Waite, a noted British occultist and author. The book is a collection of medieval alchemical texts, originally written in Arabic and translated into Latin during the Middle Ages. The texts are a mixture of practical instructions for alchemical experiments, philosophical musings on the nature of the universe, and mystical insights into the spiritual dimensions of alchemy. The Turba Philosophorum is considered an important work in the history of alchemy, and has been studied and interpreted by scholars and practitioners of the occult for centuries. Waite's translation of the text is highly regarded for its accuracy and clarity, making it accessible to modern readers interested in the history and practice of alchemy. The book includes an introduction by Waite, providing context and background on the history and significance of the Turba Philosophorum. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of alchemy or the esoteric traditions of the Western world.Called also The Book of Truth in the Art and the Third Pythagorical Synod (reprint of a 1914 edition). �������The Turba Philosophorum is indisputably the most ancient extant treatise on Alchemy in the Latin tongue.������� This text is in English.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781163322932
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 222
Weight: 494g
Height: 152mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 16mm