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LoC No.: 45045938
Uniform Title: Traité du feu et du sel. English
Title:
A Discovrse of Fire and Salt
Discovering Many Secret Mysteries as well Philosophicall, as Theologicall
Alternate Title:
A Discourse of Fire and Salt
Discovering Many Secret Mysteries as well Philosophical, as Theological
Note: Reading ease score: 46.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary: "A Discovrse of Fire and Salt" by Blaise de Vigenère is a philosophical treatise written in the mid-17th century. The text explores the symbolic significance of fire and salt, delving into their philosophical and theological implications. Through a complex analysis, it intertwines various ancient philosophies and biblical references, signifying their importance in the understanding of the universe and human existence. The beginning of the treatise presents an invitation from the translator to a friend, where it discusses the profound nature of Pythagorean teachings regarding divine and natural secrets. It asserts that elements like fire and salt are essential to understand human nature and the spiritual world. The author draws connections between these elements and the creation narrative from Genesis, portraying humanity as a microcosm of the universe, governed by both physical and spiritual laws. The opening sets a contemplative tone, inviting readers to consider deeper existential and metaphysical questions regarding the nature of man, sacrifice, and the divine. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Vigenère, Blaise de, 1523-1596
Translator: Stephens, Edward, active 1649
EBook No.: 47365
Published: Nov 16, 2014
Downloads: 115
Language: English
Subject: Alchemy -- Early works to 1800
Subject: Fire -- Early works to 1800
Subject: Salt -- Early works to 1800
LoCC: Science: Chemistry
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 45045938
Uniform Title: Traité du feu et du sel. English
Title:
A Discovrse of Fire and Salt
Discovering Many Secret Mysteries as well Philosophicall, as Theologicall
Alternate Title:
A Discourse of Fire and Salt
Discovering Many Secret Mysteries as well Philosophical, as Theological
Note: Reading ease score: 46.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Reiner Ruf, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "A Discovrse of Fire and Salt" by Blaise de Vigenère is a philosophical treatise written in the mid-17th century. The text explores the symbolic significance of fire and salt, delving into their philosophical and theological implications. Through a complex analysis, it intertwines various ancient philosophies and biblical references, signifying their importance in the understanding of the universe and human existence. The beginning of the treatise presents an invitation from the translator to a friend, where it discusses the profound nature of Pythagorean teachings regarding divine and natural secrets. It asserts that elements like fire and salt are essential to understand human nature and the spiritual world. The author draws connections between these elements and the creation narrative from Genesis, portraying humanity as a microcosm of the universe, governed by both physical and spiritual laws. The opening sets a contemplative tone, inviting readers to consider deeper existential and metaphysical questions regarding the nature of man, sacrifice, and the divine. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Vigenère, Blaise de, 1523-1596
Translator: Stephens, Edward, active 1649
EBook No.: 47365
Published: Nov 16, 2014
Downloads: 115
Language: English
Subject: Alchemy -- Early works to 1800
Subject: Fire -- Early works to 1800
Subject: Salt -- Early works to 1800
LoCC: Science: Chemistry
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.