Mysticism and alchemy through the ages : the quest for transformation

Author(s)

• Edson, Gary

Bibliographic Information

Mysticism and alchemy through the ages : the quest for transformation

Gary Edson

McFarland & Company, c2012

• : pbk.

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [279]-291) and index

Summary: "This book describes physical and spiritual aspects of various theories and practices of transformation, with attention to beliefs of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Sufism, Tantrism, Taoism and Yoga. The book, which is heavily illustrated, describes the beliefs, experiments, and secret messages that drew the believers and dreamers of the world together in search of wealth and immortality"--Provided by publisher

Details

• NCID: BB15258208
• ISBN:
  • 9780786465316
• LCCN: 2012031030
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Jefferson, N.C.
• Pages/Volumes: 298 p.
• Size: 26 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : BL80.3
  • DC23 : 204/.2
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Religions -- History
  • LCSH : Spirituality -- History
  • LCSH : Spiritual life -- History
  • LCSH : Mysticism -- History
  • LCSH : Alchemy -- History