Alchemical belief : occultism in the religious culture of early modern England / Bruce Janacek.
| Author/creator | Janacek, Bruce, 1961- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | University Park, Pa. : Pennsylvania State University Press, ©2011. |
| Description | xiv, 222 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | The magic in history series Magic in history. ^A710207 |
| Contents | Thomas Tymme and natural philosophy: schism and alchemical unity in the book of nature -- Robert Fludd, natural theology, and the alchemical debate of 1623 -- Francis Bacon, alchemy, and the great redemption -- Catholic natural philosophy: alchemy and the revivification of Sir Kenelm Digby -- Elias Ashmole: the collection and culmination of alchemical thought. |
| Abstract | "Explores the practice of alchemy in the context of the religious and political tensions in late Elizabethan and early Stuart England, and the use of occult knowledge to demonstrate proof of theological doctrines"--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [193]-210) and index. |
| LCCN | 2011015428 |
| ISBN | 9780271050133 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0271050136 (cloth : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | BR757 .J36 2011 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |