08-12-2025, 11:19 PM
Alchemy, in A. Kaldellis and N. Siniossoglou (eds.), The Cambridge Intellectual History of Byzantium, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge 2017, 234-251.
By Gerasimos Merianos
The chapter provides a comprehensive overview of alchemy's development in Byzantium, tracing its origins back to Graeco-Roman Egypt and its evolution through the integration of Greek philosophy and Gnostic elements. It outlines the textual tradition of the Greek alchemical corpus, identifying key figures and examining the philosophical and technical aspects of alchemical practices. The interplay between intellectual understanding and practical experimentation is highlighted, alongside the cultural perception of alchemy in the Byzantine context.
https://www.academia.edu/36127314/Alchem...17_234_251
By Gerasimos Merianos
The chapter provides a comprehensive overview of alchemy's development in Byzantium, tracing its origins back to Graeco-Roman Egypt and its evolution through the integration of Greek philosophy and Gnostic elements. It outlines the textual tradition of the Greek alchemical corpus, identifying key figures and examining the philosophical and technical aspects of alchemical practices. The interplay between intellectual understanding and practical experimentation is highlighted, alongside the cultural perception of alchemy in the Byzantine context.
https://www.academia.edu/36127314/Alchem...17_234_251