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The Philosopher's Stone: Alchemy and the Secret Research for Exotic Matter

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If you thought this book might simply be the outtakes of Dr. Farrell's previous research--with perhaps some tying up of loose ends and some elaborations here and there, you would only be partially correct. The book is that, but it is also much more than that, and there are some
really nice payoffs in the end.

Besides making the case that ancient alchemy masks a sophisticated science which closely resembles the hyper-dimensional physics Dr. Farrell talks about here and elsewhere, Dr. Farrell introduces some new players to his hyper-dimensional lineup. Of these new characters, two are particularly interesting: Nikolai Kozyrev and Burkhardt Heim.

Kozyrev and his work on the [hyper-dimensional] physics of time is introduced in one of the most exciting sections of the book. Here Kozyrev re-introduces the concept of non-scalar time into modern physics with a series of breathtaking experiments which demonstrates that time has structure and that structure is an active participant in the universe. That is, it has both direction and energy. One can readily see in the torsion of Kozeyrev's 'time', the great cosmic whirlpool and the cosmic mill of the ancients.

Towards the end of the book, we are treated to the theories of Burkhardt Heim whose ideas about the lattice structure of space-time are very consistent with Kozyrev's work. As Farrell points out--unlike some modern hyper-dimensional theories--the theories of Heim and Kosyrev are both testable and engineerable.

Finally, an important connection is revealed between the Philosopher's Stone and the Grail.

Some theological yeast is also thrown into the mix; and of course, Farrell's tremendous writing ability and contagious enthusiasm for each new discovery is also in evidence.

Okay, I realize that by now I sound like some gushing little fanboy where Farrell's work is concerned. The trouble is, there is so little work of this caliber, it is difficult not to gush. I promise I will try to be moderate.

In yet another of his seemingly endless stream of interesting and exciting books about "hidden history," Farrell has once more created a fascinating piece of research which draws one in like a "page turner" mystery.

This book approaches hidden technology in history from the viewpoint of the nature of Alchemy. There are three major sections - one devoted to "American Gold," one to "Russian Mercury," and one to our old friend, German Xerum 525.

The American Gold mentioned is David Hudson's (re)discovery of monatomic gold and "ORMEs" - Orbitally Rearranged Monatomic Elements. This form of gold, and other platinum group metals as well, exhibits characteristics far different than we are used to seeing in mainstream chemistry, some quite bizarre and other-worldly. In fact, the substances have been included in the term "exotic matter" for their astonishing traits.

The section on Russian Mercury is about the infamous "Red Mercury" which caused such a stir in the 80s. While some consider it pure fiction, Farrell clearly shows that there is something quite substantial to the story, and interestingly enough, it leads to our "exotic matter" friend from Nazi Bell research, Xerum 525, which the third section of the book explores in a few more aspects than he has covered before.

Along the way, Farrell introduces us to the usual wide array of research and forgotten (suppressed?) science, such as the exciting torsion physics ("causal mechanics" in Kozyrev's terms) work of Dr. Nikolai Kozyrev, which was classified in the U.S.S.R. for a long time. Kozyrev's work has incredible importance. The work of Burkhard Heim is also explored, and like Kozyrev, is extremely interesting and paradigm changing. The book is worth it for this information alone.

Farrell has an ability to piece together this kind of information in a way that is simply irresistible. The weaving of obscure physics, history, metaphysical studies, politics, etc., is amazing and deeply informative. I find his methods rigorous, honest, and insightful, and his writing engaging and thought provoking.

This was one of those books I could barely stand to put down - its ideas haunted my thoughts, pulling me back to the book over and over again. I put all my other reading on hold and even took extra time off from work to finish it as quickly as I could. This is the kind of book one wants to think about and let simmer in one's mind, considering the possibilities and implications of the information. I would love to take a several month retreat (in Barbados or Fiji, please) to immerse myself in his work and give the deeply profound implications of these things time to really take a strong hold in my thoughts. Sigh.......

I do not hesitate to recommend this book if you are interested in radical physics, hidden/suppressed history, or just like to think. This book presents a few more pieces in the puzzle of our world, and is very welcome. As always, I recommend all of Farrell's books without hesitation.

In our hi-tech world of Blackberries and cell phones that are more powerful than the desktop computers of ten years ago, hi performance cars that can GPS us to a Starbucks 1000 miles away, one just might be inclined to be thankful for the Einstein physics program taught at the state university.

Dr. Farrell's The Philosopers' Stone just might have you rethinking that. He will take you on a mental journey that will take you from a pile of stones we know as Giza pyramid, to NASA's space program by a little-known physics theory we "inherited" after WW2 thanks to Nazi Germany's secret weapons projects.

This book, like all of Dr. Farrell's books, is written with the novice and the scholar in mind and is well footnoted. Set out on this tributary of thought and flow to an ocean of knowledge that just might have you looking at the world a little differently, perhaps more accurately.

Having read his other books, the Giza trilogy, the Nazi series, The Cosmic War, and Secrets of the Unified Field, this book will step you onto the path that leads to a mental ballet of thought that brings you to an astonishing conclusion.

Read this book and you will never look at the world the same. The " journey to the center of your mind" is a path that starts in ancient history progresses to the moon and beyond with a surprising stop off in Nazi Germany, and the real proof is that the flashing X on your GPS screen tells you your latte is 5 seconds ahead and you didn't even get lost so far from home.

Dr. Farrell has a unique presentation of material that flows across many disciplines to help to eliminate the modern tendency to segment our thoughts, and help harmonize one's thinking towards a symphony of knowledge that cultivates independence of thought. Dare to step onto the path, and explore a really whole new universe, one that makes sense.

Larry Sendra

I have little understanding of complex physics, except where some wonderful physicist, such as Michio Kaku, has been able to distill it into terms easily understandable by the layman. I found this book almost impenetrable.

So I asked someone with a physics degree to take a look. I wasn't expecting much, as I'd asked the same person to take a look at Farrell's earlier books on Nazi physics, only to have them dismissed. This time, however, I was told that this book seemed quite interesting.

The book really has two quite distinct themes running, alchemy and the development of secret advanced weaponry especially by the Germans before and during the Second World War. The author tries his best to unite the two themes but the alchemy part was a little offputting to a logical scientist's mind, apparently. The first quarter of the book looks at the history of alchemy and I'm told it may well be of interest to those who think alchemy may be a possibility, whereas my physics reviewer believes alchemy has a probability of zero.

Thereafter the book looks at "the American Gold", " the Soviet Mercury" and "the Nazi Serum". The physicist found the science involved in these accounts more hypothesis than hard fact and also commented that the evidence put forward to support some of the ideas was too often anecdotal.

Having said all that, it's a very good story and for that alone the physicist recommends the book, also commenting "whether the substance of the book is true is in many ways incidental and an act of faith - those who want to believe will find the book fascinating while those who do not, or cannot, will find the book challenging but enjoyable nonetheless".

In summary, I asked whether two of my nephews (each in the middle of a physics degree) might find it interesting and was encouraged enough that I plan to give each of them a copy.

[Later note: If you are interested in alternative physics, don't miss the incredible information in "The Source Field Investigations" by Wilcock, a much easier and pleasant read.]

Farrell's background in Patristics serves him quite well as he is unparalleled in his archival skills, at least as it relates to the modern research in this field. Several of the processes outlined or alluded to throughout the work, in particular the need for "gold purified by flame" being digested via the universal medicine is of particular interest. This material has largely been heretofore unavailable in a mass market work. I was greatly surprised by some of what was spelled out, but only those with eyes to see could put the subtle complexities into an understandable procedure. This is an excellent reference work and leads one to many sources that would not otherwise be known to the neophyte. A very timely work as well.

Definitely thought provoking and filled with litle-known facts about the Wunderwaffe and the German nuclear weapons program, which was more advanced than is usually recognized! Also contains tantalizing excerpts on alternative physics concepts at variance with Quantum Mechanics/QED. A fascinating and fairly well-referenced read that left me hungry for more!

It is difficult to pinpoint his thesis. It is easier to examine the argument and narrative as they unfold. Strictly speaking, the question deals with the nature of the philosopher's stone--the alchemical device allegedly used to transform base metals into gold. Farrell looks at it from a different angle--the philosopher's stone is the physical medium itself. Transforming one element into another is simply putting stress on that medium.
From that thesis Farrell brings in his discussion of the occult, high physics, and Nazi technology. First, alchemy's occultic roots. Farrell picks up where his Giza Death Star Destroyed left off. Before we discuss that we should note a little background information and some of Farrell's presuppositions. Farrell assumes (and I think I hold to something similar) there was an ancient "high" civilization with an ancient technology. Either this civilization experienced a civil war or fought (and lost) a war from the outside. In either case the losing side "went underground" for much of what would later become ancient and Western history. Much knowledge was lost and alchemical research is perhaps a search for that knowledge.

Farrell notes that the ancient neo-Platonic magicians spoke in alchemical concepts (and probably studied alchemy). When St. Constantine converted the Roman Empire, alchemy and many of the schools of magic disappeared. With the rise of the Templars almost 1,000 years later, alchemy and "magic" revived in full form. Farrell asks the very interesting question, "How did it appear without `missing a beat' when most movements take decades to fully develop?" The reasonable explanation is an underground alchemical movement.

Farrell takes this reasoning a step further. Many alchemists were able to disguise alchemical research via Filioquist terminology. Indeed, if one studies the hermetic and neo-platonic texts of this period, they use almost the same language and concepts of the Augustinian Filioque and doctrine of Absolute Divine Simplicity.
Farrell's book then becomes an extended discussion in theoretical physics and will probably lose most readers. Granted, the Nazi connections are intriguing and explain the evidence better than any other model offered by "academics," but only the most committed reader can progress beyond this phase.

There was a very good discussion on Nikolai Kozyrev and St Maximus the Confessor. Farrell (likely borrowing from God, History, and Dialectic) shows how Maximus' worldview on "being and becoming" is very similar to what Kozyrev said on the nature of time.

CONS OF THE BOOK
It was really hard to follow at times. I've followed Farrell's works and have read some of his books, but many of his discussions seemed to belabor the point.

PROS OF THE BOOK
While his discussions belabored the point, they also seemed to prove the point. His arguments are most thorough.
Further, his rhetorical skill has few equals. He can draw out the implications of a concept or line of argument better than most. While his discussions on theoretical physics are dizzying because most people aren't familiar with post-Einsteinian physics, he does a good job of explaining the points.

Without a doubt, this is the best alchemy book I've ever read! Writing on a subject where "stuff it with fluff", is too often the norm, Farrell takes and holds the literary high road by providing deep-level research that solidly connects both the arcane sciences and our present day post-Einstein physics. But, be warned, it's not a casual read, as the voluminous footnotes and theorems will drive non-scientific readers up a wall. Yet, when the author solidly documents the links between ancient alchemists, Nazi researchers, an Arizona farmer (Hudson), et al, it makes for a truly OMG ride.

The theme of the book is alchemy - the conversion of a material such as lead to gold. The author presents some compelling evidence of this being done through the ages. It's sort of a hit and miss affair and not just adding A to B to get C. There are mystic elements involved such as the alignment of planets, etc. Nevertheless, this is an interesting read. The second part of the book deals with the Nazies and their secret research. This section of the book is more conjecture than proven fact.

Farrell's way of looking at things make his books required reading for anyone interested in learning about the world we live in. His books have much speculation, but also are full of "documentation" that always surprises me.