The Ancient Hidden Art of Alchemie, Containing the right and perfect means To make the Philosophers Stone Aurum Potabile, with other Excellent Experiments, Divided lnto Twelve Gates. Sir George Ripley (c. 1415-1490) was an English Augustinian canon, author, and alchemist.

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The Ancient Hidden Art of Alchemie, Containing the right and perfect means To make the Philosophers Stone Aurum Potabile, with other Excellent Experiments, Divided lnto Twelve Gates. Sir George Ripley (c. 1415-1490) was an English Augustinian canon, author, and alchemist.

This volume contains the three works from the R.A.M.S. Library that are attributed to George Ripley: The Compound of Alchemy The Marrow of Alchemy Liber Secretissimus Sir George Ripley (circa 1415 - 1490) was an English Alchemist, author and Augustine canon. His Alchemical writings were studied by many notable people, including Robert Boyle (considered to be the first modern chemist), John Dee, and Isaac Newton. The Compound of Alchemy; or, the Twelve Gates leading to the Discovery of the Philosopher's Stone (Liber Duodecim Portarum) was published in 1591 (London: Thomas Orwin). It was one of Ripley's most popular works. The Marrow of Alchemy, or Medulla philosophiae chemicae, was published in 1614 (Francofurti: J. Bringer). Liber Secretissimus has the subtitle, "The Whole Work of the Composition of the Philosophical Stone and Grand Elixir, and of the First Solution of the Grosse Bodies." More than 200 manuscripts are attributed to Ripley. Most of them have never been published."

Christopher Templesage's "The Twelve Gates of George Ripley" masterfully renews George Ripley's 15th-century alchemical masterpiece. Templesage judiciously modernizes Ripley's text, making the recondite wisdom and symbolic intricacies comprehensible to today's readers. While preserving the original's quintessence, this updated version enriches the philosophical narrative with unambiguous and detailed commentary. "The Compound of Alchemy Nouveau" seamlessly blends past knowledge with present understanding, presenting an updated perspective on alchemical practices. It's not merely a translation, but a brilliant revitalization of a timeless classic, presenting ancient artistry to a modern audience. Templesage's work shines brightly as a beacon of enlightenment in contemporary esoteric literature.