Opus Alchymicum

An Illuminated Epistle on the Stone of the Philosophers

J Daniel Gunther, Gwendolyn Gunther

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English

Wennofer House
19 May 2023

Philosophy; Philosophy of religion; Gnosticism; Psychology; Mind, Body, Spirit

Spiritual experiences continue to fascinate and excite humanity, regardless of how modern we become, or to what cultural traditions we belong. In this book, J. Daniel Gunther beautifully records a genuine experience of spiritual transformation, written in the timeless language of archetypal symbols. Numinous visions are drawn with artistic skill, and inner wisdom is recorded in an epistolary style - thus, text and image combine in such a way that the reader can glean some impression of what is otherwise an incommunicable spiritual experience. After devoting many years to the study of ancient texts and alchemical imagery, Gunther produces an opus that is as fascinating to the scholar as it is inspiring to the seeker. An insightful afterword by Steven J. King offers readers the history behind Opus Alchymicum, and the role it played in Gunther's life. Now in an updated third edition, the reader is aided by new translations and commentary that make the text blossom.

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All Greek, Hebrew, Coptic, and Latin Texts are Translated All Art is Digitally Perfected Contains Fourteen Authentic Alchymical Drawings Additional Notes from the Original Untouched Record This Edition is FULL COLOR

By: J Daniel Gunther
Edited by: Gwendolyn Gunther
Imprint: Wennofer House
Edition: The Black ed.
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 5mm
Weight: 191g
ISBN: 9780999593653
ISBN 10: 099959365X
Pages: 72
Publication Date: 19 May 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

J. Daniel Gunther is considered one of the foremost scholar-practitioners of Thelema. He has authored several books that focus on the theology of Thelema while drawing on his extensive knowledge of Egyptology, Jungian Psychology, Qabalah, Alchemy, Gnosticism and Philosophy. He is also the artist and writer of an original work on mystical Alchemy. Gunther's overview on the history of academic research in Egyptian religion and philology is published in the 20th Anniversary Edition of the Egyptian Book of the Dead, by Chronicle Books. J. Daniel Gunther has lectured extensively worldwide and his works have been translated into multiple languages.

Reviews for Opus Alchymicum: An Illuminated Epistle on the Stone of the Philosophers

The themes common in alchemy as metaphors of transformation-themes of the incarnation of spirit or of death and rebirth, for example-receive a new treatment within these pages. More than merely a fresh take on old themes, there is a genuinely new mode of thought to be uncovered in these pages. --Dann Buchanan--