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In 1989, a mysterious white powder possessing marvelous healing powers was discovered in Arizona. It bore eerie resemblance to the ultimate quest of the alchemists: the elixir of immortality. Robert Cox pursues alchemical secrets that have been hidden for centuries. Robert E. Cox holds a Masters degree in Vedic Studies from the Institute of Creative Intelligence in Switzerland. For nine years he lived as a reclusive monk, during which time he received intuitive cognitions regarding the structure and dynamics of consciousness that inspired his research. He is the author of The Pillar of Celestial Fire, The Elixir of Immortality, and Creating the Soul Body, and he lives in Arizona. Preface Introduction: The Ancient Spiritual Science The First Practical Sciences The Advent of European Alchemy Modern Implications 1 The Art and Science of Alchemy The Origin of the Word Alchemy Philosophic Gold Philosophic Mercury The Alchemical Marriage 2 European Alchemy The Influx of Alchemy into Western Europe The Phases of the Great Work The Perfected Elixir 3 Jewish Alchemy Biblical Code Language The Biblical Flood The Ark of the Covenant Nourishment for the Body and Soul 4 Egyptian Alchemy Egyptian Land Symbolism The White and Red Kingdoms The Inverted Form of Gold 5 Eastern Alchemy Alchemical Wizards of the East The Three Bindus Chinese Alchemy 6 The Missing Ingredient The Risks of Public Disclosure The Spirit of Antimony The Preparation of Philosophic Mercury Notes Selected Bibliography Index
