A Chymicall treatise of the Ancient and highly illuminated Philosopher Arnoldus de Nova. This alchemy text was published in 1611. From the intro: “A Chymicall treatise of the Ancient and highly illuminated Philosopher, Devine and Physitian, Arnoldus de Nova Villa who lived 400 years agoe, never seen in print before, but now by a Lover of the Spagyrick art made public for the use of Learners.”
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A Chymicall Treatise is an alchemical manuscript attributed to the medieval philosopher Arnoldus de Nova Villa (Arnold of Villanova), a scholar known for his contributions to medicine, alchemy, and natural philosophy. First published in 1611, this treatise is a classic work of early alchemical thought, offering a symbolic and cryptic explanation of the Philosopher’s Stone and the Great Work (Magnum Opus).
The book is structured into six parts, covering:
- The Nature of the Stone – Describing the elusive Prima Materia (the First Matter) and its essential properties.
- Why the Stone is Natural – Exploring its connections to elements and the natural world.
- Why the Stone is Animal-like – Associating alchemical transformation with blood and life force.
- Why the Stone is Herbal or Rooted in Nature – Discussing its relationship with plant-based wisdom.
- The True Preparation of the Stone – Outlining the alchemical process in symbolic and mystical language.
- The Augmentation of the Stone – How the Philosopher’s Stone grows and attains perfection.
The text is filled with esoteric symbolism, hidden meanings, and paradoxes, reflecting the secretive nature of alchemical knowledge. The treatise warns against misinterpretations by unwise seekers, emphasizing that true understanding requires philosophical reasoning and spiritual insight.
A Chymicall Treatise remains an important historical document in Western alchemy, offering deep insights into medieval alchemical thought and the philosophical underpinnings of the search for transmutation, enlightenment, and perfection.
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