The Hermetic Tradition: Symbols and Teachings of the Royal Art by Julius Evola (

Description: The Hermetic Tradition by Julius Evola This important survey of alchemical symbols and doctrines sets forth the mysterious worldview and teachings of the practitioners of the "royal art. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This important survey of alchemical symbols and doctrines sets forth the mysterious worldview and teachings of the practitioners of the "royal art." One of the leading exponents of the Hermetic tradition, Julius Evola demonstrates the singularity of subject matter that lies behind the words of all adepts in all ages, showing how alchemy--often misunderstood as primitive chemistry or a mere template for the Jungian process of "individuation"--is nothing less than a universal secret science of human and natural transformation. First published in 1931 in Italian. This is the first English translation. Draws from a host of sources in the Western esoteric tradition--works on theurgy, magic, and gnosticism from neoplatonic, Arab, and medieval sources. Author Biography Baron Julius Evola (1898 - 1974), born into an aristocratic Sicilian family, was a scholar, philosopher, writer, social thinker, a leader among 20th century Hermeticists, and a leading authority on Tantra and occultism. He is the author of Eros and the Mysteries of Love, The Doctrine of Awakening, Meditations on the Peaks, The Mystery of the Grail, Revolt Against the Modern World and The Yoga of Power. Table of Contents The Hermetic Tradition Symbols & Teachings of the Royal Art Foreword by H. T. Hansen Translators Note Preface Part 1: The Symbols and Teachings Introduction to Part One: The Tree, the Serpent, and the Titans 1. The Plurality and Duality of Civilizations 2. Living Nature 3. The Hermetic Knowledge 4. "One the All" and the Dragon Ouroboros 5. The Hermetic Presence 6. Creation and Myth 7. "Woman," "Water," "Mercury," and "Poison" 8. The Separation: Sun and Moon 9. Frozen and Flowing Waters 10. Salt and the Cross 11. The Four Elements and Sulfur 12. Soul, Spirit, and Body 13. The "Four" in Man 14. The Planets 15. The Centers of Life 16. The Seven, the Operations, and the Mirror 17. Gold in the Art 18. Shadow, Ashes, and Remains 19. Philosophical Incest 20. The Tomb and Thirst 21. Saturn: Inverted Gold 22. The Field and the Seed 23. The Sword and the Rose 24. Stem, Virus, and Iron Part 2: The Hermetic Royal Art Introduction to Part 2: The Reality of Palingenesis 25. The Separation 26. Death and the Black Work 27. The Trial of the Void 28. The Flight of the Dragon 29. The Dry Path and the Wet Path 30. Hermetic Asceticism 31. The Path of the Breath and the Path of the Blood 32. The Heart and the Light 33. Denudations and Eclipses 34. The Thirst for God and the Corrosive Waters 35. The Path of Venus and the Radical Path 36. The Hermetic Fires 37. The White Work: Rebirth 38. The Coniunctio in White 39. The Eternal Vigil 40. The Body of Light and Production of Silver 41. Birth into Life and Immortality 42. The Red Work: Return to Earth 43. The Alchemical Colors and Multiplication 44. The Planetary Hierarchy 45. Knowledge of the Red and the Triunity 46. Prophetic Knowledge 47. The Four Stages of Power 48. Metallic Transmutation 49. Correspondences, Times, and Rites 50. Silence and the Tradition 51. The Invisible Masters Index Review "This book has been hailed as one of the clearest works on alchemy ever written." * New Dawn, May-June 2003 *"The Hermetic Tradition is not a book to be read once for the value of its information about European alchemy--which admittedly is great--but to be revisited as ones own alchemical work, in whatever form, proceeds. Each reading will bring new levels of insight." * Gnosis Magazine *"Evola is a major force in the area of modern European esotericism, but is little known in the English speaking world. Author of numerous works on esoteric practices and philosophy, Evola is a name that all serious students of esotericism should be familiar with. Evola discloses in clear and meaningful terms the ideas present and their use in practice. Evola is not for the feint of heart or brain however. He deals with difficult subjects and presents them in an intelligent and experienced manner. Anyone seeking a literary initiation into the world of deep thought and practices can do no better than to start with Evola." * Institute for Hermetic Studies, Feb 2006 *"An extremely cogent elucidation of the alchemical Great Work." * Daniel Pinchbeck, Bookforum, Summer 2002 *"This book is a good place to use as a center for your alchemical studies." * John Gilbert, The Tarot Institute, February 2004 *"Evola writes serious books about serious subjects, yet manages to present the material in a manner that is both meaningful and practical. . . . occultists who want to understand a man who was a major force in Italian esotericism . . . will find a wealth of knowledge and esoteric insight." * Institute for Hermetic Studies, Mar 2006 *"Considered one of the clearest and strongest works on the art of Alchemy ever written." * Robert James Buratti, New Dawn, July/August 2002 * Review Quote "This book is a good place to use as a center for your alchemical studies." Details ISBN0892814519 Author Julius Evola Pages 240 Language English ISBN-10 0892814519 ISBN-13 9780892814510 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 135.4 Translator E.E. Rehmus Imprint Inner Traditions Bear and Company Subtitle Symbols and Teachings of the Royal Art Place of Publication Rochester, VT Country of Publication United States Residence US Birth 1898 Death 1974 Short Title HERMETIC TRADITION ORIGINAL/E Edition Description Original DOI 10.1604/9780892814510 UK Release Date 1999-11-09 NZ Release Date 1999-11-09 Publisher Inner Traditions Bear and Company Audience General AU Release Date 1994-12-31 Year 1995 Publication Date 1995-01-01 US Release Date 1995-01-01 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:9759131;

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