Raymund Lully: Illuminated Doctor, Alchemist and Christian Mystic

By Arthur Edward Waite

Book Overview

""Raymund Lully: Illuminated Doctor, Alchemist and Christian Mystic"" is a book written by Arthur Edward Waite that explores the life and works of Raymund Lully, a 13th-century philosopher, theologian, and mystic. The book provides a comprehensive account of Lully's life, from his early years as a courtier in the Kingdom of Majorca to his later years as a wandering missionary and alchemist. Waite delves into Lully's mystical and alchemical writings, examining his belief in the unity of all religions and his quest for spiritual enlightenment. The book also explores Lully's contributions to the development of the Catalan language and his influence on the spread of Christianity throughout the Mediterranean region. The author provides a detailed analysis of Lully's philosophy, including his belief in the power of reason and his rejection of Aristotelianism. Waite also examines Lully's influence on later philosophers and alchemists, including Giordano Bruno and John Dee. Overall, ""Raymund Lully: Illuminated Doctor, Alchemist and Christian Mystic"" is a fascinating exploration of the life and works of one of the most important thinkers of the Middle Ages. It offers a unique insight into the world of medieval philosophy, mysticism, and alchemy, and sheds light on the enduring legacy of Lully's ideas.There are few names in mediaeval literature and in the history of its philosophical thought, around which has gathered a more curious woof of legend confused with fact than the name of Raymund Lully. Contents: A Problem of Personality; The Illuminated Doctor of Majorca; The Universal Science; The Hermetic Doctor; An Historical Research; The Science of Alchemy; The Mystical Doctor.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1564591646
• ISBN13: 9781564591647
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.3" x 11.2"