The book of abraham the jew the rams library of alchemy. A translation of some ancient records that have fallen into our hands from the catacombs of egypt. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. It appears that the book was first published in leipzig in 1760 with the title, r. But evan was now very interested in the huge old book he mentioned. After his death, flamel developed a reputation as an alchemist believed to have discovered the philosophers stone and to have thereby achieved immortality. With the help of her father, a shadowy figure in the world of international banking, she begins to. I could feel this was the type of book i would finish in one sitting.
Dr abraham begins by examining the currency of alchemical thought in britain and europe and its presence in the work of such poets as shakespeare, jonson, donne, herrick, milton and dryden. Wisdom has various means for making its way into the heart of man. A beginners guide to alchemy in the first basic primer on the subject, dennis william hauck makes alchemys secrets and powers accessible to anyone. Journal of englih and germanic philology lyndy abrahams dictionary of alchemical imagery represents an invaluable research and reference tool for the specialist in literary studies, the art historian, and the historian of science. This ebook is an introduction to the origin of alchemy. Sep 06, 2008 the book of abraham had been pass down millions of years by the great masters and sages, it has been believed that philosophers of the past that contributed into some few works with regards to alchemy have it in their hands. It contained seven chapters each with an illustration. The system of magic from this book regained popularity in the 19th and 20th centuries partly due to samuel liddell macgregor mathers translation, the book. Abraham eleazar 14th c was a mysterious jewish alchemist, associated by. Nicolas flamel had bequeathed his papers and library to a nephew named perrier, who was interested in alchemy and of whom he was very fond. Two thousand years and a hundred generations later, another abraham perishes, immolated in the fires of the warsaw ghetto. The book of abraham the jew a very ancient alchemical work, which was formerly written by the author, partly in latin and arabian, partly in chaldee and the syriac language and written afterwards by one who remains anonymous. What is the book of abraham the mage in the alchemyst by. Accompanied by his wife, perenelle, he spent more than twenty years trying to translate the book, and it was a journey which took him all across europe.
The commentary by roob in the latter book is introductory but still it is a very good reference book both are invaluable for those interested in alchemy or art in general. The book also describes a series of concepts found in texts. Abraham, ancestor of the jews in the book of genesis. This work is the socalled eighth book of moses, or the key of moses. Abraham eleazar the jew, a prince, priest, and levite, astrologer and philosopher, sprung from the root of abraham, isaac and jacob, wish my brethren, who through the anger of the great god, lie scatted her and there throughout the world and are caught in servitude, much success and happiness in the name of the soon coming messiah and of the great prophet elias, who has already prepared all. I, mercurius, have here set down a full, true and infallible account of the great work. After several days of intensive, obsessive studying, nicolas flamel reached the conclusion that he had found the alchemy recipe for making gold, even if he couldnt fully grasp it yet. The word of the ascended masters is the ultimate authority in any question relating to truth. The apocalypse of abraham describes the idolatry of abrahams father in detail, and talks of how abraham came to disbelieve in his fathers gods. By providing clear explanations, moving meditations, and handson experiments making tinctures and elixirs, this beautifully illustrated guide passes. About the book of abraham, it should be pointed out that it was never found.
It was in greek and other languages flamel couldnt understand, including hebrew. Exposition of the hieroglyphical figures, which is written in latin, and gives writings and recipes almost impossible to grasp for those who are ignorant to alchemy. This database which is essentially a union catalogue of the ferguson, young, bibliotheca philosophica hermetica, duveen, wolfenbuttel and british library collections, lists at present 4678 books with 2810 unique works. But i give you fair warning that unless you seek the true philosophical gold and not the gold of the vulgar, unless you heart is fixed with unbending intent on the true stone of the philosophers, unless you are steadfast in your quest, abiding by gods laws in all faith and humility and.
Nothing seems to appear under the name of flamel before the printed book of 1612, except this reference in a 15th century manuscript, which i. Journal of englih and germanic philology lyndy abrahams dictionary of alchemical imagery represents an invaluable research and reference tool for the specialist in literary studies, the art. The commentary by roob in the latter book is introductory but still it is a very. A dictionary of alchemical imagery by abraham, lyndy and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A book left by the most powerful ancient warlock, prophet, sacrificing, master astrologer, and wise saint abraham was something beyond imagination. The book also describes a series of concepts found in texts related to the sacred magic of abramelin the mage all 3 pdf books the sacred magic of abramelin the mage is the story of the egyptian mage abramelinabramelin, or abramelin, who taught a system of magic to abraham of worms, a german jew presumed to have lived from c. The book of abramelin tells the story of an egyptian mage named abraham pronunciation. According to smith, the book was a translation of some ancient records. We also know that abraham had the gift of sight, and prophesied that there would come a day when his book and all the knowledge it contained would be needed.
Also of interest is some correlation between the book of abraham and the apocalypse of abraham, a jewish document composed between about 70150 ad. This symbolises the unification of primary matter with the universal spirit, essential in the creation of the philosophers stone. In this book, he opens the eyes of the reader to the history of alchemy. Nicholas flamel was born somewhere in france in 30. Nicolas flamel the figures of abraham the jew this series of seven figures, purports to be a copy of an original book of abraham the jew which nicolas flamel is supposed to have found in the 14th century, and which inspired him to undertake his quest for the secrets of alchemy. Nicholas flamel did not, of course, regard alchemy as a mere vulgar search for the means of making gold. The basics of the teachings of abraham, i was so excited. In synthesis, the book of genesis is kabbalistically addressing the. But the story of nicholas flamel is the story of a book for the most part. For every exalted mind the finding of the philosophers stone was the finding of the essential secret of nature, the secret of her unity and her laws, the possession of perfect wisdom. I will continue to reread this book and use the exercises. Starting with the father of alcemy hermes trismegistus, an egyptian sage from an unknown period, through biblical figures, the rosicrucians and to our days practises of alchemy. List of authors of alchemical books this is a provisional list of 1179 authors of alchemical books published before 1800, extracted from my database of alchemical books. Dick speculated that the systems of the universe revolve around a common centrethe throne of god.
The book of abraham expands upon the nature of the priesthood in the latter day saint movement, and it is suggested in the work that those who are foreordained to the priesthood earned this right by valor or nobility in the premortal life. Dec 21, 2018 when my first abraham book arrived the law of attraction. Most of this book is based upon the loa and teachings of abraham. In 1735 this book appeared, announcing itself to be the ancient alchemical work of rabbi abraham eleazar. The alchemy key unraveling the single tangible secret in all mysteries. It is from the british museum printed book, 122 pages, 8905 a 15 in german donum dei samullis baruch, abraham the jew in german, 87 pages bound with 9005 a 15.
A dictionary of alchemical imagery 978052000 by abraham, lyndy and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Other important english alchemists are cited including thomas tymme. The twenty four lessons are include text and much graphic material with nearly 200 colour illustrations. Artephius was one of the most prominent alchemists in the middle ages and the author of numerous works on alchemy. In the book of abraham, part of which consists of a treatise on astronomy and cosmology, eternal beings of various orders and stages of development likewise populate numerous stars. The above donut chart shows percentages of the book of abraham section of letter to a ces director that fairmormon is in agreement, disagreement, and neutral on if one assumes that fairmormons undisputed silence is acceptance of the facts, fairmormon agrees with 90.
There was a revival of interest in alchemy in france in the 18th century and, of course, the. At this stage i did not know that abraham was not one person, but a group of consciousness from the nonphysical dimension. Introduction to alchemy to order books online, click on bookcover. As shown in this book, he studied the works of many of the authors included in. It is a copper bound book, created 10,000 years ago by abraham the mage, it contains within the alchemical. It too, really existed and nicholas flamel left us with a very detailed description of the book and its illustrations. Debunking fairmormon letter to a ces director book of abraham.
The secret made its appearance with the book, and neither the death of its possessors nor the lapse of centuries led to the complete discovery of the secret. Harry potter and the secret treasures chapter 403 the book. Flamel supposedly spent 21 years trying to decipher it all. The book was 21 pages long and divided into 7 chapters illustrated by 7 figures. The book of abraham the jew by abraham eleazar, 9781511667166.
Library of alchemy volume 29 1st edition by abraham eleazar author, philip n. Of these 23 appear to contain coloured drawings of the figures of abraham the jew. It was also full of aweinspiring symbols which flamel realised were instructions on alchemy. A dictionary of alchemical imagery takes a hardtograsp, weird world and simplifies alchemy in friendlier and even fun terms. Colleagues often ask me why i wrote this unusual book. Abraham eleazar was probably a fictitious name used by the author. I suggest it to anyone who need a boost of positivity. Professor sawhele fielding stumbles across an invention that would change the world.
Nicolas flamel the figures of abraham the jew levity. It was written by robert allen bartlett, who is a renowned chemist and laboratory scientist. Abrahami eleazaris uraltes chymisches werk, although an edition from 1735 is said to exist see note at the end of the forward. Book of aquarius and other alchemy books full texts on alchemy for free ascension research center does not guarantee the accuracy of any content on this site or on any external sites linked to us. Powerful, memorable, and easily applied what an eyeopener. Evan had previously speculated about the source of alchemy that flamel had mastered. A humble trade, but it provided him with the ability to read and write.
The book of abraham is a work produced between 1835 and 1842 by joseph smith based, he said, on egyptian papyri purchased from a traveling mummy exhibition. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Nicholas flamel the book of abraham the jew deep trance now. The ancient art of alchemy at the heart of harry potter. This book claims to be a translation of that lost text, and is attributed to the rabbi abraham eleazar. Nicolas flamel was a french scribe and manuscriptseller.
None of these is earlier than the 17th century, and for the most part they are of 18th century origin. A dictionary of alchemical imagery by lyndy abraham. Can anyone recommend good alchemy books with lots of. Disenchanted with the medical treatments of his day, dr. A book supossedly full of strange symbols and which nicholas flamel realised were instructions on alchemy, which inspired him to devote his life to produce the. Among otherpowers and gods are mentioned abraham, isaac, jacob, the angel michael, and the temple of jerusalem. Farnaz is quite clearly a tremendously skilled loa practitioner, but here she is, describing her trials and tribulations with true humility in this book. The writings of abraham while he was in egypt, called the book of abraham, written by his own hand, upon papyrus. The author might have been julius gervasius of schwarzburg.
Bezalel of prague, a devotee of alchemy, was summoned to the alchemist king rudolf ii. According to texts ascribed to flamel almost 200 years after his. The story of this curious document, called the book of abraham the jew, is best narrated. This alchemy book is adjudged to be one of the best modern manuals on ancient art. For this melchizedek, king of salem, priest of the most high god, who met abraham as he was returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him, to whom also abraham apportioned a tenth part of all the spoils, was first of all, by the translation of his name, king of righteousness, and then also king of salem, which is king of peace. This is a course of instructions and exercises on the interpretation of alchemical symbolism. Abraham makes an arcane subject accessible without diminishing its rich complexity. Nicholas flamel had acquired some knowledge of the hermetic art. No 55 the book of abraham the jew the alchemy website. In synthesis, the book of genesis is kabbalistically addressing the sephirah chesed as abraham, who is the innermost of those alchemists who know how to abar to soar upon the creative waters of mah, alchemists who eat solid food, meat, and therefore they understand genesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers deuteronomy and all. I may not want to take up chemistry on the practical level, but it is understood that in this journey of life, the world would be a better place if we were all striving to turn lead to gold. Dictionary alchemical imagery by abraham lyndy abebooks.
Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. Apr 15, 1985 the book of abraham opens on the backdrop of a burning jerusalem in 70 ad as abraham the temple scribe flees the destruction of his home. Nov 28, 2017 abraham chesed is abba, the father in briah and is masculine, and mah or aima in malkuth, the mother, which is feminine. He has since appeared as a legendary alchemist in variou. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. Explores the joseph smith papyrus and demonstrates that joseph smiths claim that he had translated the book of abraham from it was a fabrication. Chapter 1 book of abraham the jew t his research does nt aim on one thing. The book of abraham tells a story of abrahams life, travels to canaan and egypt, and a vision he received concerning the universe, a premortal existence, and the creation of the world. Archibald cockren was a practicing physician of the 20th century. Journal of englih and germanic philology lyndy abraham s dictionary of alchemical imagery represents an invaluable research and reference tool for the specialist in literary studies, the art historian, and the historian of science. His secret book is attributed to artephius, circa 1126, who was an alchemist from alandalus the name given to islamic spain. Can anyone recommend good alchemy books with lots of diagrams.
The book is a compilation of both ancient methods and modern scientific technology. Sep 26, 2011 the book of abraham the mage is a book that is said to contain a library if knowledge. Nicholas flamel, the book of abraham the jew, alchemy and alchemical transformation. Stories and parables, riddles, and a lot more things added up and formulated the uncertain history of mankind, every branch had evolve on its own and finally became an answer to. This 1999 dictionary documents alchemical symbolism from the early centuries ad to the latetwentieth century, for use by historians of literary culture, philosophy, science and the visual arts, and readers interested in alchemy and hermeticism. In this picture, a serpent and a crowned dragon form a circle, headtotail. She then moves on to a detailed examination of marvells long poems, demonstrating the extensive presentation of the alchemical process. According to the stories which circulated, they discussed the mysteries of alchemy. Abraham of worms, student of abramelin in the book of abramelin. Book description cambridge university press, united kingdom, 2012. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
The book also describes a series of concepts found in texts related to. Disproves lds claims that joseph smith received the book of abraham through revelation and proves that joseph smiths source for his translation was a pagan egyptian text, the book of breathings. I couldnt wait to devour all the knowledge that could potentially change my life. I would recommend this text for anybody who is openminded and has an illness, would like to improve their life, or doesnt quite vibe with abraham directly but wants to understand the teachings. Alchemy has been practiced in mesopotamia, ancient egypt, persia, india, and china, in classical greece and rome, in muslim civilization, and then in europe up to the 19th century in a complex network of schools and philosophical systems spanning at least 2500 years. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book.