Paracelsus: Life and Prophecies, the Prophecies of Paracelsus. Occult Symbols, and Magic Figures with Esoteric Explanations AND The Life of Philippus Theophrastus, Bombast of Hohenheim: known by the name of Paracelsus and the Substance of His Teachings (Two titles in one volume).
Blauvelt, NY: Rudolph Steiner Publications, 1988. Second Printing of This Edition. Softcover. Octavo. 86pp & xiv + 220pp (ipp advert). b&w illustrations. B&w frontis, appendixes, index. Facsimile reprints of two complete titles in one volume which comprises a study of the Prophecies of Paracelsus and a brief biography and study of Paracelsus by Franz Hartmann (1838 - 1912) the Bavarian-American writer, physician, theosophist, occultist, geomancer, astrologer, who was part of the late nineteenth century German esoteric milieu that gave birth to organizations like the Ordo Templi Orientis. Hartmann was quite clear that true magic - as he saw it - did not involve specific ritual or ceremonial, but rather a development of individual spiritual powers, and felt a tremendous empathy with Parcelsus, whom he regarded as "one of the greatest illuminated minds" of his age. A hint of shelfwear, owner's name at lower edge of inside front cover, else appears unused. verall a bright and umarked near Fine copy. Item #67376
ISBN: 0893452343
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