All About Alchemy: The Great Work in 86 Images (Alchemical Teachings): Bk. 4 - Softcover

Konstantin Serebrov

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9077820108 ISBN 13: 9789077820100

Publisher: Serebrov Boeken, 2006

Synopsis

`All about Alchemy' is the fourth book in the series `Alchemical Teachings'
and provides the spiritual seeker with an overview of the ordeals and
achievements along the spiritual Path. In order to understand the symbolism
of the illustrations, 86 keys are given in the form of a short commentary.
The colourful images represent the two traditional alchemical Paths, which
have proved themselves in history: the Path of an ascetic and the Path of
an alchemical couple, a man and woman who follow the spiritual Path
together. Subsequently it's illustrated how these two Paths have manifested
themselves in ancient Egypt, in the tradition of the Golden Ladder and in
the tradition of the Hermetic Schools.

About this title

From the Publisher:

The book `All about alchemy' describes the Path of the spiritual growth of
man, and is made up of 5 series of symbolical paintings which represent the
stages of alchemical purification and the refining of the soul. Konstantin
Serebrov, who has dedicated many years of his life to the practical studies
of the alchemical tradition, used the knowledge that he collected in
several alchemical Schools, for the design of these paintings. He also made
use of the symbolic images of the engravings from the alchemical treaties
of the 16th and the 17th century. Most of Serebrov's designs have been
embodied in the paintings by Elena Obodova, an artist from Minsk, except
for several illustrations in the third series: the illustrations 3, 5 and
23 were painted by Julia Bandurina, also an artist from Minsk;
illustrations 9 and 10 were painted by Katja Pugach from Sebastopol. The
short comments which accompany each painting serve as a `key' to the `gate'
of a certain stage of spiritual growth, according to the alchemy. This book
contains, in a condensed form, all the existing knowledge of the Art of
Alchemy. However, a practical realization of this knowledge is another
matter, and requires decennia's of persistent inner work, which the
alchemists call `The Great Work'.
Those who wish to become acquainted with the alchemical knowledge on a
deeper level should refer to the other books by K. Serebrov which relate
the teaching of the Master alchemist called `G', the adventures of the
disciples of his alchemical School, and the secrets of the Great Work. You
will find a synopsis of all these books in the series, on the last page of
this book.
Guram Kochibrolashvili and Marijcke Tooneman, Translators

About the Author:

The writer and mystic Konstantin Serebrov was born and grew up in the
Northern Caucasus. From a young age he took a keen interest in Hindu
mysticism and the concept of enlightenment and cosmic consciousness. In the
Caucasus he studied the works of Hindu gurus and practiced various
techniques to develop consciousness under the guidance of the Russian
mystic, Alexey Zhoukovski, who was a member of an esoteric group inspired
by the teachings of the Masters of Seven Rays, and he sought contact with
the Masters El Moria, Kuthoumi and Saint Germain. When in his thirties,
Serebrov became interested in the traditions of Western and Eastern alchemy
and studied and practiced the alchemical doctrines for many years.
Serebrov is a mathematician and computer programmer by profession, and he
attempted to discover in the various and often contradictory alchemical
teachings, a hidden system and logic which would guide man to the awakening
and development of his consciousness. Serebrov presents the results of
years of investigation, in the form of several novels about the teaching of
Master-alchemist G and the adventures of his numerous disciples: Kasyan,
Gouri, Stargazer and others. In the books Serebrov creates a series of
collective characters, using all the mystics known to him as prototypes,
and installs in these characters all the knowledge he discovered through
the diligent study of mystical treaties, and also through his meditations.
These books were published in Russia as well in the West, and enjoy the
interest of those seeking spirituality. Serebrov has become a member of the
Union of Moscow Writers through these works..
When Serebrov reached maturity, he turned to the message of Jesus Christ
and studied the works and the methods of holy fathers. The knowledge that
he found in their treaties and through personal contacts with Christian
mystics and ascetics, has now been put between covers in the form of a
novel, entitled `The Path of the Monk'. In this novel Serebrov creates an
interesting character of staretz Nicodemus, who follows the path of a
Christian ascetic in the modern society of the 21st century. Staretz
literally means in Russian `a venerable old man', but traditionally it is
used to indicate a spiritual mentor.
Before Serebrov became a professional writer he had various occupations: he
was a research officer, a lighting designer in the theatre, a painter and
decorator in film production, and a methodologist in several crisis
management teams. It was, according to him, a conscious choice which gave
him the opportunity to develop the different facets of his soul, to travel,
and as he once put it, `to collect the grains of mystical knowledge
scattered over the people and their cities.' Now he gladly shares his
knowledge with all those interested, through his books.
He lives in Moscow and is working on a book about Arcanology.

G. Kochibrolashvili, Translator

About this edition

• Publisher: Serebrov Boeken
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 9077820108
• ISBN 13: 9789077820100
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 104