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The Great Work (Magnum Opus) (Concept) - Source Library Encyclopedia

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The Great Work (Magnum Opus)

Also known as: Magnum Opus, The Work, Chrysopoeia, Grand Oeuvre

7 books·101 total mentions

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The alchemical process of creating the philosopher's stone, symbolizing both physical transmutation and spiritual perfection.

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Appears in 7 Books

Theatrum Chemicum Vol. III (1602)

Various; ed. Lazarus Zetzner

p. 151 p. 152 p. 153 p. 154 p. 155 p. 156 p. 157 p. 158 p. 159 p. 160+1 more pages

The Perfect Way: Or, The Finding of Christ

Anna Kingsford

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