The text presents water as the deepest and most fundamental principle of nature, theology, and alchemy. It argues that water is not merely an ordinary element but the prima materia from which the world and all creatures arose. Drawing on Genesis, John 1, Psalms, Cabala, and Hermetic philosophy, it describes water as originating from the breath, speech, and will of God, a vaporous and fiery essence that condensed, putrefied, and became the chaotic matrix out of which Heaven, Earth, and all living things were formed

A central theme is that water exists in multiple modes. The text distinguishes especially between the water above the firmament and the water below it. The upper water is subtle, fiery, luminous, and divine; the lower is coarse, earthy, phlegmatic, and generative of material things. Together they explain both cosmic creation and the hidden workings of nature. Water is said to be the mother of earth, the seed of minerals, plants, animals, and even the operative force behind growth, decay, and regeneration. Its role in putrefaction is crucial: corruption is not merely destruction, but the necessary precondition for transformation and new life.

The treatise also gives a highly symbolic account of water through lines, rays, triangles, and numerical figures, reading these as signatures of divine realities. Water is associated with the Trinity, with grace, with celestial and subterranean forces, and with the union of opposites: upper and lower, fiery and moist, solar and lunar, spirit and matter. In this framework, the philosophers’ water becomes identical with the Azoth, Mercury, fiery water, and ultimately the hidden basis of the Philosophers’ Stone.

The latter part of the text turns to the river of Eden and the four rivers—Pison, Gihon, Hidekel, and Euphrates—interpreting them both geographically and alchemically. These rivers symbolize stages or forms of the hidden water, including precious gold, bdellium, onyx, blackness, tincture, and reunion of divided principles. Overall, the work treats water as a divine, cosmic, material, and spiritual mystery: humble in appearance, yet the key to creation, preservation, purification, wisdom, and redemption.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

We have 20 years experience selling books worldwide! Friendly customer support. Your satisfaction guaranteed!

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

Miramar International Services LLC

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

www.californiabooks.com

Right of withdrawal

If you are a consumer you can withdraw from the contract in accordance with the following. Consumer means any natural person who is acting for purposes which are outside his trade, business, craft or profession.

Information regarding the right of withdrawal

Statutory right to withdraw

You have the right to withdraw from this contract within 14 days without giving any reason.

The withdrawal period will expire after 14 days from the day on which you acquire, or a third party other than the carrier and indicated by you acquires, physical possession of the last good or the last lot or piece.

To exercise the right of withdrawal, electronically fill in and submit a clear statement on our website, under "My Purchases" in "My Account". We will communicate to you an acknowledgement of receipt of such a withdrawal on a durable medium (e.g. by e-mail) without delay.

To meet the withdrawal deadline, it is sufficient for you to send your communication concerning your exercise of the right of withdrawal before the withdrawal period has expired.

Effects of withdrawal

If you withdraw from this contract, we will reimburse to you all payments received from you, including the costs of delivery (except for the supplementary costs arising if you chose a type of delivery other than the least expensive type of standard delivery offered by us).

We may make a deduction from the reimbursement for loss in value of any goods supplied, if the loss is the result of unnecessary handling by you.

We will make the reimbursement without undue delay, and not later than 14 days after the day on which we are informed about your decision to withdraw from this contract.

We will make the reimbursement using the same means of payment as you used for the initial transaction, unless you have expressly agreed otherwise; in any event, you will not incur any fees as a result of such reimbursement.

We may withhold reimbursement until we have received the goods back, or you have supplied evidence of having sent back the goods, whichever is the earliest.

You shall send back the goods or hand them over to California Books, Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S.A., without undue delay and in any event not later than 14 days from the day on which you communicate your withdrawal from this contract to us. The deadline is met if you send back the goods before the period of 14 days has expired. You will have to bear the direct cost of returning the goods. You are only liable for any diminished value of the goods resulting from the handling other than what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the goods.

Exceptions to the right of withdrawal

The right of withdrawal does not apply to:

The delivery of newspapers, journals or magazines with the exception of subscription contracts; and
The supply of digital content which is not supplied on a tangible medium (e.g. on a CD or DVD) if you accepted when you placed your order that we could start to deliver it, and that you could not withdraw once delivery had started.

Shipping Terms

www.californiabooks.com

Shipping rates within U.S.A.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.
Order quantity	3 to 7 business days	2 to 5 business days
First item	� 0.00	� 8.99

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.