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The Secret Tradition in Alchemy: Its Development and Records
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Metaphysical GeneralSecret SocietiesReligion General
ISBN13: 9781025977485
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 442
Weight: 1.35
Height: 0.90 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Secret Tradition in Alchemy: Its Development and Records is a comprehensive and scholarly exploration of the mystical and spiritual underpinnings of alchemical practice. Written by the renowned occultist Arthur Edward Waite, this work delves deep into the history of the Great Work, moving beyond the literal interpretation of transmuting base metals into gold to uncover the hidden philosophical and spiritual traditions that have guided alchemists through the centuries.
Waite meticulously traces the development of alchemical thought, examining the lives and writings of key figures in the field and analyzing the symbolic language used to convey profound inner truths. He argues that alchemy was primarily a spiritual discipline focused on the transformation of the soul, rather than a primitive form of chemistry. The book provides a detailed survey of the literature and records of the secret tradition, offering readers a unique window into the esoteric history of the West.
Essential for students of Hermeticism, mysticism, and the history of science, The Secret Tradition in Alchemy: Its Development and Records remains one of the most authoritative texts on the subject. It offers a fascinating look at how ancient wisdom was preserved and transmitted through the complex symbolism of the alchemical arts.
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