New Book on Alchemy by Robert Cox

note: These types of books by academics rarely add much to one’s personal practice. But definitely can offer a deep view of the context and evolution of the spiritual science. I plan to order a copy, and welcome anyone else’s review.
Just finished some fabulously rich workshops in UK/Stonehenge…..
michael

The Elixir of Immortality

A Modern-Day Alchemist’s Discovery of the Philosopher’s Stone

By Robert E. Cox

InnerTraditions.com

Reveals the alchemical secrets for creating the elixir in clear scientific language

The mysterious material-spiritual science of alchemy was once pervasive throughout the ancient world, spanning the globe from China and India to Egypt and medieval Europe. In The Elixir of Immortality, Robert Cox reviews the alchemical lore of these traditions and the procedures each used to produce this fabulous elixir. Using his own alchemical research, then reveals secrets that have been kept hidden for millennia uncovered in his own modern-day quest to rediscover this long-sought elixir of life.

Robert E. Cox holds a master’s degree in Vedic Studies from the Institute of Creative Intelligence in Switzerland. He is the author of Creating the Soul Body and The Pillar of Celestial Fire and has spent more than 15 years engaged in alchemical-metallurgical research.

Contents

Introduction: The Ancient Spiritual Science

The First Practical Science

The Advent of European Alchemy

Modern Implications

One: The Art and Science of Alchemy

The Origin of the Word “Alchemy”

Philosophic Gold

Philosophic Mercury

The Alchemical Marriage

Two: European Alchemy

The Influx of Alchemy into Western Europe

The Phases of the Great Work

The Perfected Elixir

Three: Jewish Alchemy

Biblical Code Language

The Biblical Flood

The Arc of the Covenant

Nourishment for the Body and Soul

Four: Egyptian Alchemy

Egyptian Land Symbolism

The White and Red Kingdoms

The Inverted Form of Gold

Five: Eastern Alchemy

Alchemical Wizards of the East

The Three Bindus

Chinese Alchemy

Six: The Missing Ingredient

The Risk of Public Disclosure

The Spirit of Antimony

The Preparation of Philosophic Mercury