A Discovrse of Fire and Salt by Blaise de Vigenère
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"A Discovrse of Fire and Salt" by Blaise de Vigenère is a philosophical treatise written in the mid-17th century. The text explores the symbolic significance of fire and salt, delving into their philosophical and theological implications. Through a complex analysis, it intertwines various ancient philosophies and biblical references, signifying their importance in the understanding of the universe and human existence. The beginning of the treatise presents an invitation from the translator to
a friend, where it discusses the profound nature of Pythagorean teachings regarding divine and natural secrets. It asserts that elements like fire and salt are essential to understand human nature and the spiritual world. The author draws connections between these elements and the creation narrative from Genesis, portraying humanity as a microcosm of the universe, governed by both physical and spiritual laws. The opening sets a contemplative tone, inviting readers to consider deeper existential and metaphysical questions regarding the nature of man, sacrifice, and the divine. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Vigenère, Blaise de, 1523-1596 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Stephens, Edward, active 1649 |
| LoC No. | 45045938 |
| Uniform Title | Traité du feu et du sel. English |
| Title |
A Discovrse of Fire and Salt Discovering Many Secret Mysteries as well Philosophicall, as Theologicall |
| Alternate Title |
A Discourse of Fire and Salt Discovering Many Secret Mysteries as well Philosophical, as Theological |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Reiner Ruf, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 46.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QD: Science: Chemistry |
| Subject | Alchemy -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Fire -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Salt -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 47365 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-47365-9 |
| Release Date | Nov 16, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 873 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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