{"product_id":"rosicrucian-emblems-of-daniel-the-true-society-of-jesus-and-the-rosy-cross-9780933999886","title":"Rosicrucian Emblems of Daniel: The True Society of Jesus and the Rosy Cross","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Rosicrucian Emblems\u003c\/i\u003e is a significant yet little-known work of emblematic philosophy published in 1617, only one year after the appearance of \u003ci\u003eThe Chemical Wedding of Christian Rosenkreutz\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe work consists of 40 emblamatic plates, each bearing a title, together with a verse from the bible and two lines in Latin. The plates revolve around the symbolism of the heart, which undergoes a variety of processes and experiences through a cycle of 40 stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdam McLean, in his introduction and commentary, elucidates the history of the text and the nature of the symbolism. He convincingly argues that Cramer, a Protestant theologian, was consciously trying to produce a series of spiritual exercises for a Protestant, esoteric Christianity. McLean outlines a way to work with the emblems and their symbolism and suggests that \"a work as profound and as simple as this can never die, but must always be a source of inspiration.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is a Rosicrucian item of great interest and will be greatly valued by all students of emblematic philosophy and the Hermetic tradition. Highly illustrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMcLean, Adam:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdam McLean is a well known authority on alchemical texts and symbolism. He is the editor and publisher of over 40 books on alchemical and Hermetic ideas. Based in the UK, he has been writing and researching alchemical and hermetic literature for many years. Between 1978 and 1992, he edited the \u003ci\u003eHermetic Journal\u003c\/i\u003e and began publishing the \u003ci\u003eMagnum Opus Hermetic Sourceworks\u003c\/i\u003e, including \u003ci\u003eThe Alchemical Mandala\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Magical Calendar\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eRosicrucian Emblems\u003c\/i\u003e. McLean organized the alchemy website, www.levity.com;alchemy and an extensive reference work on the subject. He lives in England.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phanes Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50656106742034,"sku":"9780933999886","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ff3c66f7-dc21-4d5f-9122-53d811299dcb.jpg?v=1733384848","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/rosicrucian-emblems-of-daniel-the-true-society-of-jesus-and-the-rosy-cross-9780933999886","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}