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Libellus de Alchimia, attributed to Albertus Magnus, is a seminal exploration of medieval alchemical practices, reflecting a blend of observational precision and philosophical inquiry. Translated into English from the Borgnet Latin by Sister Virginia Heines, a chemist with a deep appreciation for historical science, this text offers readers a rare glimpse into the scientific landscape of the late thirteenth and early fourteenth centuries. Whether penned by Albert himself or an admirer of his methods, the treatise exemplifies the didactic style associated with his works. It aims to provide practical guidance to alchemists while embedding their pursuits within a framework of ecclesiastical wisdom, opening with the assertion that "All wisdom is from the Lord God."This meticulously organized text unfolds across fifty-seven concise chapters, addressing both theoretical and practical aspects of alchemy. It introduces readers to the tools, techniques, and materials of the medieval alchemical laboratory, from sublimation and calcination processes to the elusive quest for the philosopher's stone. Remarkably devoid of magical incantations, the work emphasizes experimentation and empirical observation, reflecting Albertus Magnus' broader contributions to natural science. While the conclusions may not align with modern scientific understanding, Libellus de Alchimia foreshadows significant discoveries and embodies the earnest pursuit of knowledge that characterized its time. This translation not only preserves the historical charm of the original but also illuminates its relevance to the evolution of scientific thought.This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1958.

Libellus de Alchimia, attributed to Albertus Magnus, is a seminal exploration of medieval alchemical practices, reflecting a blend of observational precision and philosophical inquiry. Translated into English from the Borgnet Latin by Sister Virginia Heines, a chemist with a deep appreciation for historical science, this text offers readers a rare glimpse into the scientific landscape of the late thirteenth and early fourteenth centuries. Whether penned by Albert himself or an admirer of his methods, the treatise exemplifies the didactic style associated with his works. It aims to provide practical guidance to alchemists while embedding their pursuits within a framework of ecclesiastical wisdom, opening with the assertion that "All wisdom is from the Lord God."This meticulously organized text unfolds across fifty-seven concise chapters, addressing both theoretical and practical aspects of alchemy. It introduces readers to the tools, techniques, and materials of the medieval alchemical laboratory, from sublimation and calcination processes to the elusive quest for the philosopher's stone. Remarkably devoid of magical incantations, the work emphasizes experimentation and empirical observation, reflecting Albertus Magnus' broader contributions to natural science. While the conclusions may not align with modern scientific understanding, Libellus de Alchimia foreshadows significant discoveries and embodies the earnest pursuit of knowledge that characterized its time. This translation not only preserves the historical charm of the original but also illuminates its relevance to the evolution of scientific thought.This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1958.

The alchemical masterpiece Splendor Solis reveals powerful illuminations that lyrically teach the Secrets of Alchemy.

Pick up the Golden Treasure Box, and you hold a beautiful work of art distilling the glories of an entire mystery school of visionary imagination. Inside awaits the gilt-edged Tarot deck of 78 cards, and the lavishly illustrated book of splendors, a lyrically-written resource for readings, and a guide to the mystic journey.

The Splendor Solis Tarot Book is a true ‘Book of Splendors’, introducing an initiatory journey through the visionary imagination, distilling an entire Mystery School of studies… The introduction sets the scene, showing how the book is written through the eyes of the Alchemical Apprentice, telling the fabulous tale of travels into the imaginal, where Tarot and Splendor Solis meet as ‘Prospero’s books’. In Shakespeare’s Tempest the Magus abandons his books to the deeps, but we ‘dream the myth onward’, to see his wonderful daughter Miranda return to the island, seeking her own magical, alchemical wisdom. As the pages unfold, you can join with the Apprentice Alchemist and be invited ‘inside the images’, greeted by the animate sun who explains their origin, symbols and patterns, and offers guided reveries into the ‘chapel of the heart’ and ‘court of the philosophers’, from which to meet the Splendor Solis Tarot Artisans, Ambassadors and Awakeners.

Within the Splendor Solis Tarot cards the 22 major arcana are the Artisans, the archetypes that reveal their transformative powers along the pathways of the Tree of Life. The 56 minor arcana are presented as the four suits with magically painted Element colours, expressing the four worlds of Spirit, Soul, Mind and Body.