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
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,
Athanasius Kircher (1602-80) was acknowledged to be the most learned man of his age. By profession a Jesuit priest, he made himself an authority on every subject under (and above) the sun and publishe
A comprehensive study of the major occult writings on Atlantis • Fully examines the many occult teachings on Atlantis, including those from G. I. Gurdjieff, Madame Blavatsky, Julius Evola, E
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
This illustrated work is the first book to introduce the general reader to the revival of the pagan imagination in Renaissance art and culture. The Pagan Dream of the Renaissance also provides new pe
