Alchemy And The Occult

transmutation of the physical body (Saturn and lead) in the (Gold) in order to achieve immortality. This is described as inner alchemy. Starting with the Middle Ages, Persian and European alchemists invested much effort in searching for the stone “philosopher”, a legendary substance that was considered necessary ingredient for one or both of these goals. Pope John XXII issued a bull against counterfeiting and alchemical Cistercian banned the practice among its members. In 1403, Henry IV of England banned the practice of alchemy. In the late 14 century, Piers Plowman and Chaucer and painted unflattering pictures Alchemists thieves and liars. On the other hand, Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor in the late 16 th century, the authors of various alchemists in their work at his court in Prague.

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