An illustrated reference book on a seminal figure of occult philosophy and Renaissance thought * Explains Fludd's thoughts on cosmic harmonies, divination, the kabbalah, astrology, geomancy, alchemy,
A major study of both the written and pictorial work of a neglected genius whose breadth of interest made him the last Renaissance man‧ Fully examines every area of Kircher’s wide field of study and a
Athanasius Kircher was the last true Renaissance man, a Christian Hermeticist whose work also examined alchemy, the Kabbalah, and the Egyptian mystery tradition. Includes hundreds of stunning engravi
Joscelyn Godwin explores music's effects on matter, living things, and human behavior. Turning to metaphysical accounts of the higher worlds and theories of celestial harmony, the author follows the
