"Long neglected in the history of Renaissance and early modern Europe, in recent years scholars have revised received understanding of the political and economic significance of the city of Naples and its rich artistic, musical and political culture. Its importance in the history of science, however, has remained relatively unknown. The Science of Naples provides the first dedicated study of Neapolitan scientific culture in the English language. Drawing on contributions from leading experts in the field, this volume presents a series of studies that demonstrate Neapolitans’ manifold contributions to European scientific culture in the early modern period and considers the importance of the city, its institutions and surrounding territories for the production of new knowledge. Individual chapters demonstrate the extent to which Neapolitan scholars and academies contributed to debates within the Republic of Letters that continued until deep into the nineteenth century. They also show how studies of Neapolitan natural disasters yielded unique insights that contributed to the development of fields such as medicine and volcanology. Taken together, these studies resituate the city of Naples as an integral part of an increasingly globalised scientific culture, and present a rich and engaging portrait of the individuals who lived, worked and made scientific knowledge there."

Edited by Lorenza Gianfrancesco and Neil Tarrant

Open Access PDF courtesy of www.uclpress.co.uk

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https://www.academia.edu/121536894/The_S..._1500_1800

Number symbolism from 0 to 999999 with a Biblical emphasis:

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The Masonic Roundtable 0462:

"In this enlightening episode, we delve into the mystical world of alchemy to explore the significance of salt and its connection to the Tria Prima - Sulphur, Mercury, and Salt - the three primes of alchemy that symbolize the material aspects of reality. Discover how these ancient principles intertwine with Masonic teachings, shedding light on the spiritual and material transformation processes. Join us as we uncover the symbolic relevance of salt in the alchemical and Masonic journey towards enlightenment and self-improvement."

https://themasonicroundtable.libsyn.com/...prima-salt

"MS 7 is a curious item. Written much later than the two previous manuscripts, possibly in a juvenile hand, this work entitled Coronatio Naturae (Crowning of Nature) is an alchemical work probably compiled in the 18th century."


https://sites.hertford.ox.ac.uk/library-...s/alchemy/

"In alchemical terms, the process of finding “man’s other half” parallels the alchemist’s journey to create the Philosopher’s Stone. This journey involves several stages, each representing a different phase of inner transformation: nigredo (blackening), albedo (whitening), citrinitas (yellowing), and rubedo (reddening). These stages symbolize the dissolution of the ego, purification of the soul, and awakening of insight."

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"16th century illustration by Georges Reverdy (died c.1565). a wood and copper engraver of the Lyon Renaissance, showing a group of 'blustering' and 'puff-cheeked' alchemists vainly attempting to create gold from base metal."


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"Brew your morning potion and watch as your day turns to pure gold with this alchemy mug. This mug makes a great gift for your lab partner or any science history aficionado."


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Occult: Decoding the Visual Culture of Mysticism, Magic and Divination (London and New York: Thames & Hudson, 2024)

"Searching for the philosophers’ stone in the pursuit of transmutation and immortality; harnessing the properties of the natural world to cast magic spells; seeking visionary experiences to connect with the spiritual world; conjuring demons to enact our desires; using the tarot and astrology to divine the future – the quest to understand the mysteries of the universe and to tap into its powers has fuelled manifold occult philosophies from the early esoteric traditions of the ancient Egyptians to the practices of modern occultists. For hundreds of years, occult – or hidden – knowledge has been recorded in esoteric manuscripts, enshrined in illustrated grimoires, inscribed in stelae, incorporated in cryptic paintings and embodied in arcane ritual objects. Delve within these pages and pore over myriad intricate images, ornate manuscripts and intriguing ritual objects, and discover the meaning concealed within the secret ciphers, mysterious symbols and covert rituals of the occult"

Forthcoming, September 2024.

https://www.academia.edu/120097378/Occul...dson_2024_

From the team of Rolf Keil / Josef Wäges and Paul Ferguson

The earliest known Rosicrucian Ritual System published for the first time.

THE SECRET FREEMASONRY OF A PRIEST IN THE TEMPLE OF NATURE

The subject of this book is Johann Samuel Mund artist, alchemist and Free-mason and his own special interpretation of the Royal Art. It was in Frankfurt that Mund founded the Masonic Lodge known as the Bund der Treue und Wahrheit zu den 3 Rosenkreuzern Weiß, Roth und Gold (Union of Loyalty and Truth of the 3 Rosy Crosses, White, Red and Gold), for which he developed his own doctrine with its own rituals and teachings, which have fortunately come down to us in various manuscript archives.

In this book the authors provide the first complete overview of Munds teachings, illustrated with the unique images and diagrams that he created specially for them. The authors also explore the conditions prevailing at the time the Lodge of the Union of Loyalty and Truth was founded, the influences that shaped it, and the impact it had upon the development of the High Degrees in the mid-18th century.

What is more, the book sheds light on a fascinating chapter in Masonic history, and one that has been relatively neglected to date, namely the connection between practical and philosophical alchemy on the one hand and dogmatic Freemasonry (at that time not yet fully developed) on the other.

This meticulously researched and richly illustrated volume is a joint production of Salier Verlag, Germany, and Lewis Masonic, United Kingdom, and contains all the relevant texts in both German and English. It is aimed both at academics specialising in the Enlightenment and the general reader with an interest in the history of ideas, alchemy and esotericism, as well as Freemasons who are eager to explore a fascinating and previously neglected chapter in the development of the Brotherhood.

1st Edition 2024
Hard-cover, imitation leather, gold embossing, thread-stitching, two bookmarks, colour throughout with numerous illustrations
Bilingual edition German and English 17 × 24 cm
544 pages

https://shop.watkinsbooks.com/collection...amuel-mund

"Bogar Siddhar or Boganathar is one of the most fascinating and revered saints in Tamil Siddha Tradition. He was a saint, alchemist, mystic and Yogi, who lived thousands of years ago. Bogar Siddhar is considered as one of the 18 Siddhars,  a group of enlightened beings in Tamil tradition known for their deep understanding of medicine, alchemy, and spirituality."

https://www.omspiritualshop.com/blogs/ne...ient-india