The Forge and the Crucible

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The Origins and Structure of Alchemy

By Mircea Eliade

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In The Forge and the Crucible, Mircea Eliade explores how primitive man's discovery of transforming matter profoundly influenced spiritual practices. The book traces ancient societies' ritualistic traditions surrounding this newfound power, revealing its deep impact on human consciousness and culture. The updated edition includes a new appendix discussing recent works on Chinese alchemy and its significance in Newton's scientific development.
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Ideal for readers interested in religion and spirituality, anthropology, history of science, and the origins of alchemy and ritual. Suitable for scholars and general readers fascinated by the intersection of ancient practices and spiritual evolution.

Translation of Forgerons et alchimistes.

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Primitive man's discovery of the ability to change matter from one state to another brought about a profound change in spiritual behaviour. In The Forge and the Crucible, Mircea Eliade follows the ritualistic adventures of these ancient societies, adventures rooted in the people's awareness of an awesome new power.

The new edition of The Forge and the Crucible contains an updated appendix, in which Eliade lists works on Chinese alchemy published in the past few years. He also discusses the importance of alchemy in Newton's scientific evolution.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780226203904

Publisher: The University of Chicago Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 March 1979

Country: United States

Imprint: University of Chicago Press

Edition: 2nd Revised edition

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 1.0mm

Width: 13.0mm

Height: 21.0mm

Weight: 284g

Pages: 238

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Ancient & Classical History Education & Reference Mircea Eliade Non-Fiction Religion & Spirituality Science & Nature

About the Author

Mircea Eliade (1907-1986) was the Sewell L. Avery Distinguished Service Professor in the Divinity School and professor in the Committee on Social Thought at the University of Chicago. His books published by the University of Chicago Press include Autobiography, Volume II; the novel The Old Man and the Bureaucrats; the three-volume History of Religious Ideas; Ordeal by Labyrinth; and several other works on the history of religions.

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