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Archibald Cockren (Author)
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November 7, 2007
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Alchemy Rediscovered and Restored is a book by Archibald Cockren published in 1941. Cockren discussed not only the alleged history of alchemy, but also makes the claims that he had rediscovered and perfected the alchemical methods and that he had successfully created the philosopher's stone.

However, it is obvious to any serious student of alchemy that Cockren does not share the common understanding which is apparent between the authors of the majority of genuine alchemical works throughout history.

Table of Contents:

Publisher’s Preface; The Smaragdine Tables Of Hermes Trismegistus; Foreword By Sir Dudley Borron Myers, O.b.e.; Part I Historical; Beginnings Of Alchemy; Early European Alchemists; The Story Of Nicholas Flamel; Basil Valentine; Paracelsus; Alchemy In The Sixteenth And Seventeenth Centuries; English Alchemists; The Comte De St. Germain; Part ii Theoretical; The Seed Of Metals; The Spirit Of Mercury; The Quintessence (i); The Quintessence. (ii); The Quintessence In Daily Life; Part iii; The Medicine From Metals; Practical; Conclusion; 'aureus,' Or The Golden Tractate; Section I; Section ii; Section iii; Section iv; Section V; Section vi; Section vii; The Book Of The Revelation Of Hermes; The Book Of The Revelation Of Hermes

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Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, Esoteric and Mythology. www.forgottenbooks.org

Forgotten Books is about sharing information, not about making money. All books are priced at wholesale prices. We are also the only publisher we know of to print in large sans-serif font, which is proven to make the text easier to read and put less strain on your eyes.

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Kessinger Publishing reprints over 1,500 similar titles all available through Amazon.com. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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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: 145 pages
  • Publisher: Forgotten Books (November 7, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1605060372
  • ISBN-13: 978-1605060378
  • Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.8 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: #1,846,424 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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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.
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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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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....

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Discover Alchemy, January 28, 2004
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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.
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