Alchemical belief : occultism in the religious culture of early modern England / Bruce Janacek.

Author/creator Janacek, Bruce, 1961-
Format Book
Publication InfoUniversity Park, Pa. : Pennsylvania State University Press, ©2011.
Descriptionxiv, 222 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Subjects

SeriesThe 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 noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [193]-210) and index.
LCCN 2011015428
ISBN9780271050133 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0271050136 (cloth : alk. paper)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks BR757 .J36 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold