The Golden Tract Concerning The Stone Of The Philosophers

By Arthur Edward Waite

Book Overview

The Golden Tract Concerning The Stone Of The Philosophers is a book written by Arthur Edward Waite, an English occultist and author. The book is a translation of a medieval alchemical text, known as the Aureus Tractatus, which discusses the process of creating the Philosopher's Stone. This stone was believed to have the power to turn base metals into gold and to grant eternal life to those who possessed it. The book provides a detailed explanation of the alchemical process, including the various stages of purification and transformation that are necessary to create the Stone. Waite's translation is accompanied by extensive commentary and analysis, which helps to clarify the often obscure and esoteric language of the original text. The Golden Tract Concerning The Stone Of The Philosophers is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of alchemy or the esoteric traditions of Western mysticism.THIS 52 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Hermetic Museum Restored, by Arthur Edward Waite. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564592847.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: 1162892668
• ISBN13: 9781162892665
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"