The Elixir And the Stone: A History of Magic And Alchemy: Tradition of Magic and Alchemy - Softcover

Baigent, Michael; Leigh, Richard

 
9780140247930: The Elixir And the Stone: A History of Magic And Alchemy: Tradition of Magic and Alchemy
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0140247939 ISBN 13: 9780140247930
Publisher: Penguin, 1998

Synopsis

THE ELIXIR AND THE STONE tells the fascinating story of the alternative philosophy of hermeticism which originated in Greek Alexandria and which went underground for many centuries under the assault of Christianity. It includes the stories of a number of intriguing characters, from the Elizabethan magician John Dee to the mythic Dr Faustus. Focusing on the oneness of everything, hermeticism is a fundamental part of New Age beliefs.

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About the Author

Michael Baigent was born and educated in New Zealand but has lived in England for many years - currently in Winchester, Hampshire. Richard Leigh is similarly an American who has lived in London for many years.
Together they have written a number ofbestsellers, most famously THE HOLY BLOOD AND THE HOLY GRAIL.

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Publisher
Penguin
Publication date
1998
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0140247939
ISBN 13 
9780140247930
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
512

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