The Forge and the Crucible: The Origins and Structure of Alchemy by Mircea Eliad

Description: The Forge and the Crucible by Mircea Eliade Translation of Forgerons et alchimistes. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Primitive mans discovery of the ability to change matter from one state to another brought about a profound change in spiritual behavior. In The Forge and the Crucible, Mircea Eliade follows the ritualistic adventures of these ancient societies, adventures rooted in the peoples awareness of an awesome new power. The new edition of The Forge and the Crucible contains an updated appendix, in which Eliade lists works on Chinese alchemy published in the past few years. He also discusses the importance of alchemy in Newtons scientific evolution. Author Biography Mircea Eliade (1907-1986) was the Sewell L. Avery Distinguished Service Professor in the Divinity School and professor in the Committee on Social Thought at the University of Chicago. His books published by the University of Chicago Press include Autobiography, Volume II; the novel The Old Man and the Bureaucrats; the three-volume History of Religious Ideas; Ordeal by Labyrinth; and several other works on the history of religions. Table of Contents Foreword Preface to the Phoenix Edition 1. Meteorites and Metallurgy 2. Mythology of the Iron Age 3. The World Sexualized 4. Terra Mater. Petra Genitrix 5. Rites and Mysteries in Metallurgy 6. Human Sacrifices to the Furnace 7. Babylonian Symbolisms and Metallurgical Rituals 8. Masters of Fire 9. Divine Smiths and Civilizing Heroes 10. Smiths, Warriors, Masters of Initiation 11. Chinese Alchemy 12. Indian Alchemy 13. Alchemy and Initiation 14. Arcana Artis 15. Alchemy and Temporality Postscript Appendices Index Kirkus US Review All who are interested in exploring mans past to trace his earliest thoughts, dreams, and actions to the end of shedding more light on his present behavior, will find this study fascinatingly interesting. Monsieur Eliade attempts to gain an understanding of the behavior of primitive societies in relation to matter, and to follow the spiritual adventures in which they become involved as they become aware of their power, through fire, to change the mode of being of substances. Here we find the myths, rites and symbols peculiar to the craft of the miner, smith and metal worker, as they have helped to fashion the cultures and shape the dreams of men of all ethnic origin. We trace the development of man as he learns to transmute nature, accelerate its processes, and thus control Time, and we are led to see the way in which the efforts of modern man to master Nature and Time, except for its secularization, are related to the work of the early alchemists. This book, translated from the French, is well documented. Any serious student of man will be well rewarded for the effort expended, and demanded, by this solid exposition of an unusual subject. (Kirkus Reviews) Details ISBN0226203905 Author Mircea Eliade Short Title FORGE & THE CRUCIBLE 2/E Language English Edition 2nd Translator Stephen Corrin ISBN-10 0226203905 ISBN-13 9780226203904 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1979 Imprint University of Chicago Press Place of Publication Chicago, IL Country of Publication United States Illustrations Ill. Residence US Birth 1907 Death 1986 Pages 238 DOI 10.1604/9780226203904 UK Release Date 1979-03-15 NZ Release Date 1979-03-15 US Release Date 1979-03-15 Publisher The University of Chicago Press Publication Date 1979-03-15 DEWEY 540.1 Audience Undergraduate AU Release Date 1979-03-14 Edition Description 2nd Revised edition Subtitle The Origins and Structure of Alchemy 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:130317023;

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