Mysticism and alchemy through the ages : the quest for transformation /

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Author / Creator:Edson, Gary, 1937-
Imprint:Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2012.
Description:vii, 298 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Language:English
Subject:Religions -- History.
Spirituality -- History.
Spiritual life -- History.
Mysticism -- History.
Alchemy -- History.
Alchemy.
Mysticism.
Religions.
Spiritual life.
Spirituality.
History.
Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8921768
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ISBN:9780786465316 (pbk. : alk. paper)
078646531X (pbk. : alk. paper)
Notes:Includes bibliographical references 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.

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Call Number: BL80.3 .E37 2012
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