Publisher's Synopsis
The Way to Bliss: In Three Books is a spiritual guidebook written by Elias Ashmole, an English antiquary and alchemist. The book is divided into three parts, each containing a series of essays and meditations on various aspects of Christian spirituality. The first book explores the nature of God and the soul, and offers guidance on how to cultivate a deeper relationship with the divine. The second book focuses on the practice of prayer and meditation, offering practical advice on how to develop a daily spiritual practice. The third book offers reflections on the nature of sin and redemption, and provides guidance on how to live a virtuous life.Throughout the book, Ashmole draws on a range of sources, including scripture, classical philosophy, and the writings of Christian mystics such as St. John of the Cross and St. Teresa of Avila. The Way to Bliss is a deeply personal and introspective work, reflecting Ashmole's own spiritual journey and his commitment to the Christian faith. Written in a clear and accessible style, the book is intended for a general audience and offers practical advice and inspiration for anyone seeking to deepen their spiritual life.1658. From the author of Theatrum Chemicum Brittanicum comes this highly prized and very scarce work. To our knowledge, this is the first ever reprint of this work on philosophy, hermetics, alchemy, Rosicrucianism, etc. Elias Ashmole played such a vast and prominent role in esoteric sciences (including founding the Freemasons of his time) that we are only now rediscovering this man's greatness of mind, intellect, and spiritual mastery. We searched the planet for this special book and only a blessing of luck allowed us to procure a copy for reproduction. This enlightening book may never be offered to you again. Buy it now while you can!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.
