The Prophecies of Paracelsus [Paperback]

Paracelsus (Author), I. J. Kohn (Translator)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1992 | ISBN-10: 1558181881 | ISBN-13: 978-1558181885

Paracelsus (born Philippus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim, 11 November or 17 December 1493 – 24 September 1541) was a Swiss Renaissance physician, botanist, alchemist, astrologer, and general occultist.

"Paracelsus", meaning "equal to or greater than Celsus", refers to the Roman encyclopedist Aulus Cornelius Celsus from the 1st century, known for his tract on medicine. He is also credited for giving zinc its name, calling it zincum and is regarded as the first systematic botanist.

The Prophecies of Paracelsus are cryptic, similar to those by Nostradamus, and filled with allegorical symbols which are capable of being reinterpreted for any purpose. This edition includes images of the 32 woodcuts which seem to reveal additional details about each prophecy.

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Holmes Pub Grou Llc (February 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558181881
• ISBN-13: 978-1558181885
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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3.0 out of 5 stars An interesting book for those who wish to interpret it., June 28, 2000

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This review is from: The Prophecies of Paracelsus (Paperback)

This book contains several prophecies of the great Alchemist Paracelsus, written all in symbolic form. Thus, to interpret the meaning of the prophecies one must unravel what the symbolism in his words represents. He describes certain times and events as being "like this" or "like that" and you must try to unravel what the likeness really represents. Kind of like trying to interpret who the Anti-Christ will be given the description in the Bible, or decided what the grasshoppers are supposed to be, if not actual grasshoppers. An interesting book that might be fun to ponder and comtemplate the meaning of.