Mysticism and Alchemy Through the Ages : The Quest for Transformation

307 Pages·2012·10.57 MB·English

by  Gary Edson

Mysricusm and Alchemy
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Mysticism and Alchemy
through the Ages

‘The Quest for ‘liansformation

Gary Epson
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Table of Contents

Ackroetedgment

Fagice

Ore, The Gente sereny
Vien. Searching fhe Absa’ ute

Three. Myce snd the Sarciany af Orler

Four. Tae Nature at Phensmens: Mysticiem. Magi, sr Myths
Five, Stee, Language 3” Vyplcien

Bin. rnp and Technyes of “rnaorme tion

even. The Trarstemers

Fight. Phome Maser

Nin. Secret Masages of the Mind

Ten, Thanstovmatinn aml Teerscenlenes
Chapean Mites

Hibtography

About te Dhcescnne

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