Alchemy Rediscovered and Restored [Paperback]

A. Cockren (Author), Dudley Borron Myers (Foreword)

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Publication Date: July 1, 1999

This rate book is brought back into print because it tells the story of alchemy in such simple terms that most all can understand. The cryptic language and symbolism commonly found in alchemy is laid bare so we can comprehend exactly what was meant and what was happening during the pursuit of the alchemical elixir. The premise of the book is to show that the science of alchemy reveals the one law operating within the human spirit and in our quest for immortality. Cockren insists that there is a Divine Plan, and by exploring and experimenting with alchemy, we will find ourselves on the path that will lead us to it. This book must be read in full, so the "complete picture" is shown, and the reader will then see how it all connects. Different parts of the world are covered, as well as different periods of history. There is also a physical alchemy, relating to medicine, that is covered besides the spiritual. Excellent material exists in this small book on the great men of alchemy like St. Germain, Nicholas Flamel, Basil Valentine, and Paracelsus. The book concludes by reprinting two of the world's most important Hermetic alchemical texts -- The Golden Tracate of Hermes and The Book of the Revelation of Hermes.

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According to practitioners and students of alchemy, the body's Vital Energy, or Quintessence, is best obtained from minerals and metals. Using everyday language and an accessible style, Cockren explores the different uses and manifestations of this ancient science, from the physical to the medicinal and even the spiritual.

Along the way, he provides engaging sketches of alchemy's early pioneers, including St. Germain, Basil Valentine, and the legendary Paracelsus, providing a solid foundation to his belief that within the world's metals "can be found elements to cure all discords in the human body." --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 156 pages
• Publisher: Book Tree (July 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 158509028X
• ISBN-13: 978-1585090280
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,684,061 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Introduction to Alchemy, October 28, 2004

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Laura De Giorgio "hypnotherapist" (Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Alchemy Rediscovered and Restored (Paperback)

This is very easy to read book on alchemy which may very much appeal to a newcomer. The first part of the book deals with the history of alchemy, early European alchemists, the story of Nicholas Flamel, Basil Valentine, Paracelsus, and then going all the way up to St. Germain.

The second part of the book deals with theoretical part, explaining the symbolism of the terminology used in alchemy.

The third part of the book is practical, and at the end of the book is The Revelation of Hermes, interpreted by Paracelsus, and concernng the supreme secret of the world - and that was almost the best part of the book. The whole alchemy is contained in it and it is rather simple and straightforward.

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The first rediscoverer of the Sacred Science, May 11, 2003

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OAKSHAMAN "oakshaman" (Algoma, WI United States) - See all my reviews
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This excellent book represents the first modern rediscovery of the deep wisdom contained in the work of Alchemy. Prior to Cockren, alchemical work was generally ignored or dismissed as unreadable and meaningless, nonsense and quackery. Cockren saw the meaning, the Divine Plan, in the writings of the great alchemists. He saw that alchemy was primarily a spiritual work. He translated and explained the hidden truths of the Sacred Science into language that modern seekers could begin to understand. If I am not mistaken his rediscovery of these truths actually preceeded Jung's.

Here in this book, you will find the explanation of the terminology, processes, and principles that you will need to understand the alchemical source works of Paracelsus, Flamel, Valentine, St. Germain, Cremer, Lully, Albertus Magnus, Villanova, Geber, Rhasis, Hermes, etc. Here are the Stages of the Alchemical Opus: melanosis, leukosis, xanthosis, and iosis or rubedo. Here is the Process of Operations: calcination, solution, separatio, conjunctio, putrifaction, ablutio, and rebedo. You will understand the difference between aqua fortis, aqua regia, and aqua vitae. You will have the keys to unlock hidden meanings.

Cockren wasn't merely an interpreter of the classic texts- he was a metalurgist and chemist who actually duplicated the work where ever possible. He actually observed these processes and learned their lessons. He understood the spiritual analogies and lessons that these experiments taught. He understood the meaning behind mere material things....

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Discover Alchemy, January 28, 2004

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Scott Knudsen (Air Ronge, Saskatchewan Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Alchemy Rediscovered and Restored (Paperback)

PART I of this book deals with the history of alchemy. You will be given a quick history lesson on it's earliest beginnings and also a bit of history on all the most famous alchemists.
PART II deals with the theoretical aspect of alchemy, and the nice part about it is that it is not written in gibberish but plain english so anyone can follow with what is being said.
PART III is about the use of metals in medicine and other practical uses of alchemy. Plus you get to read extracts from 'The Golden Tractate' and 'The Revelation of Hermes'.
I found this book quite helpful in trying to understand the meaning of alchemy and the way to go about it since it was written by a practicing alchemist in plain english.