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Paracelsus, A Genius Amidst a Troubled World. A Short Essay on the Life and the Main Works of This Great Physician, Scientist and Philosopher. Basilio de Telepnef. Zollikofer & Co. 1945. ""The beginning of Wisdom is the beginning of supernatural power. ""- Paracelsus SUMMARY: ""For the first time, the true Paracelsus is being introduced to the English-reading public and it is hoped that this little volume, which will be followed by English translations of the original complete and unabridged 16th century editions of his works, will stimulate an interest in the thoughts and teachings of this great man whose ideas find an astonishingly true parallel in the findings of modern science, medicine and occult philosophy. This immense research-work necessary for this task is being carried forward by a Paracelsus society in Einsiedeln, Switzerland, Paracelsus' birth-place, where all the necessary available material is being collected. This little volume, written by a member of the Society, may help to dispel the erroneous ideas about Paracelsus which, until now and because of lack of translated material by which to judge the value of his work, have been all that was and is known about him."" ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Paracelsus is one of the most striking and picturesque figures in the history of medicine, alchemy and occultism. Born Auraelus Philippus Theophrastus Paracelsus Bombast von Hohenheim in 1493, this illustrious physician and exponent of the Hermetic Philosophy was renowned under the name of Paracelsus. PUBLISHED: [1945]. St. Gallen Zollikofer & Co (St. Gall, Switzerland). Assumed First Edition, 1945. 93 pages. Some illustrations, map. CONDITION: VG. Dust Jacket: VG in Mylar jacket. This is a vintage item in used condition. Petite 12mo Hardcover about 6 3/4"" x 7 3/4"" tall. Minor creasing and tearing to rear of DJ, sun-toning slightly discolored paper wrappers. Ex Libris plate of former owner on front pastedown. Sun and age-toning to exterior covers. Interior is clean. Foxing to top edge. Interior map is intact and in good condition. A lovely copy.
