About the book
The Emerald Tablet—an ancient document that contains the essence of the alchemical teachings—has had an important influence on many Western spiritual and religious traditions. Ostensibly concerned with turning base metals into gold, alchemy was in fact dedicated to transforming the lead of self into the gold of spirit. This brilliant history of alchemy traces its sources back to ancient Egypt, and presents alchemy as a useful, practical system of self-transformation. Each of the seven steps of alchemical transformation is explained, with hands-on techniques and exercises, treating alchemy as a living discipline for achieving a spiritual awakening.
Editions of The Emerald Tablet
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780140195712
- EBook
- ISBN 9781101157183
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The Emerald Tablet—an ancient document that contains the essence of the alchemical teachings—has had an important influence on many Western spiritual and religious traditions. Ostensibly concerned with turning base metals into gold, alchemy was in fact dedicated to transforming the lead of self into the gold of spirit. This brilliant history of alchemy traces its sources back to ancient Egypt, and presents alchemy as a useful, practical system of self-transformation. Each of the seven steps of alchemical transformation is explained, with hands-on techniques and exercises, treating alchemy as a living discipline for achieving a spiritual awakening.
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The Emerald Tablet—an ancient document that contains the essence of the alchemical teachings—has had an important influence on many Western spiritual and religious traditions. Ostensibly concerned with turning base metals into gold, alchemy was in fact dedicated to transforming the lead of self into the gold of spirit. This brilliant history of alchemy traces its sources back to ancient Egypt, and presents alchemy as a useful, practical system of self-transformation. Each of the seven steps of alchemical transformation is explained, with hands-on techniques and exercises, treating alchemy as a living discipline for achieving a spiritual awakening.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Emerald Tablet?
Society and Social Sciences > Society and culture: general > Popular beliefs
Where can I read a sample of The Emerald Tablet?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780140195712
Is The Emerald Tablet part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Compass
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Emerald Tablet?
Dennis William Hauck
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Emerald Tablet is available as paperback(ISBN 9780140195712) and ebook(ISBN 9781101157183)
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