The Complete Idiot's Guide to Alchemy
The Magic and Mystery of the Ancient Craft Revealed for Today
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Narrated by:
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Kris Dyer
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Written by:
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Dennis William Hauck
About this listen
It's completely understandable if you're in the dark about alchemy. It has been practiced around the world and linked to various religious rites, scientific experiments, and, of course, magic - a series of beliefs and disciplines that defy categorization and definition.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Alchemy demystifies this ancient art with an easy-to-comprehend overview of its history, philosophies, and practices. In it, you get:
- The basic principles of alchemy - including the Three Essentials that are present in all things
- The alchemist's code - ciphers, signs, symbols, sacred geometry, and more
- A list of tonics, elixirs, and other alchemical medicines
- The three stages of alchemical transformation
- The meaning and power of the Four Elements - Fire, Water, Air and Earth - and the Fifth Element, the Quintessence
- A look at the relationship between alchemy and science
- An exploration of the significance of the Philosopher's Stone
- A behind-the-scenes tour of a medieval alchemist's laboratory
Sit back and enjoy Kris Dyer reading you The Complete Idiot's Guide to Alchemy!
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
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- James Cook
- 2022-12-07
Outstanding!
Making sense of a complicated subject. A must read for anyone interested in hermetic study.
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- JakeH
- 2021-02-01
Wonderful work that is worth the time and money.
Very well written, laid out, and full of content that is presented in a direct and coherent way (which is difficult given the topic) this is one of the better books on the topic I have imbibed. Very happy with this selection.
The narrator does a wonderful job; very easy to listen to and fantastic at getting the information across.
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- Bradley Foster
- 2022-12-28
Great tour and explanation of a very complicated subject.
I was skeptical when I read the title. He doesn’t talk down to you but takes you on a fascinating journey through alchemy and it’s history. Well worth the investment if you are interested in the subject.
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- Mo Levesque
- 2022-04-22
Good history
A good introduction with the history of of Alchemy
narrator is clear and precise, setting a good tone for the book
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