Philosophical Rules Or Canons Concerning The Philosopher's Stone

""Philosophical Rules or Canons Concerning the Philosopher's Stone"" is a book written by Benedictus Figulus, a 16th-century alchemist and philosopher. The book is a collection of rules and principles that Figulus believed were necessary to understand and create the philosopher's stone, a mythical substance that was believed to have the power to transmute base metals into gold and grant eternal life. The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an introduction to the nature of the philosopher's stone, its properties, and its significance in alchemy. The second part outlines the rules and principles that must be followed in order to create the philosopher's stone, including the importance of purity, the need for spiritual and moral purification, and the necessity of following a strict regimen of diet and lifestyle. The third part of the book provides a series of aphorisms and maxims that summarize the key principles of alchemy and provide guidance for the aspiring alchemist.Overall, ""Philosophical Rules or Canons Concerning the Philosopher's Stone"" is a fascinating exploration of the mystical and philosophical world of alchemy, and provides valuable insight into the beliefs and practices of early modern alchemists.THIS 28 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Golden and Blessed Casket of Nature's Marvels, by Benedictus Figulus. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564591808.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.