The Book of Quinte Essence, or the Fifth Being (Classic Reprint): That Is to Say, Man's Heaven - Couverture souple

Frederick James Furnivall

9781333003425: The Book of Quinte Essence, or the Fifth Being (Classic Reprint): That Is to Say, Man's Heaven

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ISBN 10 : 1333003420 ISBN 13 : 9781333003425

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

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Unlock the medieval idea of Quint Essence, described as man’s heaven and the purest substance drawn from nature. This edition presents a window into a treatise that calls Quint Essence the key to incorruptibility, linking it to elements, alchemy, and health practices from a monkish manuscript tradition.

This book surveys the core premise and its practical claims. It lays out how Quint Essence is described, named in several ways, and spoken of as a force that preserves life and supports healing. It also shows how later sections frame cures and alchemical ideas through recipes, measurements, and steps for making and using the essence.

How Quint Essence is defined and named, and what it is claimed to do for the body.

How the text connects Quint Essence to gold, minerals, and planetary influences.

Practical ideas for making and using the essence in medical recipes and cures.

Notes on manuscript history and how the treatise was read and interpreted.

Ideal for readers of medieval science, history of alchemy, and early medical lore who want a clear view of how this concept was framed and used.

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Title: The Book Of Quinte Essence Or The Fifth Being (1889) Edited from British Museum MS. Sloane 73 about 1460-70 A.D. Author: Unknown Editor: Frederick James Furnivall

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1333003420
ISBN 13: 9781333003425
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Nombre de pages: 40
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The Book of Quinte Essence, or the Fifth Being: That Is to Say, Man's Heaven

Frederick James Furnivall

Edit� par Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10 : 1333003420 ISBN 13 : 9781333003425

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents a translated version of the medieval text known as 'The Mirror of Alchemy', attributed to Hermes Trismegistus. Written in the 15th century, it delves into the secrets of alchemy and the quest for the transmutation of elements, particularly the creation of a substance known as 'Quinte Essence'. The author, a philosopher and alchemist, believed that this substance held the key to unlocking the secrets of nature, healing the sick, and prolonging life. The book provides detailed instructions for creating Quinte Essence and explores its various properties and uses. Through its exploration of alchemy, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the scientific and philosophical beliefs of medieval times, shedding light on the search for knowledge and the pursuit of the unknown. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781333003425_0

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