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

Published University Park, Pa. : Pennsylvania State University Press, [2011] ©2011

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Description 1 online resource (xiv, 222 pages) : illustrations Series The magic in history series Magic in history. 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 Summary "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 Includes bibliographical references and index Notes English Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed September 7, 2016) Subject Alchemy -- Religious aspects -- Christianity -- History Alchemy -- England -- History RELIGION -- Christian Life -- Social Issues. RELIGION -- Christianity -- General. RELIGION -- Religion, Politics & State. Alchemy -- Religious aspects -- Christianity Alchemy SUBJECT England -- Church history -- 1485- http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85043266 Subject England Genre/Form Church history History Form Electronic book ISBN 9780271078038 0271078030

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