Johann Valentin Andreae Libri

In the twenty-first century, The Chymical Wedding by Johann Valentin Andreae continues to be acknowledged as a literary gem, an exceptional story written in the Western esoteric tradition. The story follows the narrator, Christian Rosenkreutz, on his path toward spiritual knowledge and inner transformation. The whole experience of what he first witnesses, then in which he participates, and finally for which he takes responsibility, profoundly challenges him. This is an important book for the present critical time of change that is facing humanity. We are witnessing the dazzling development of scientific and technological thought, yet modern thinking is ill equipped to solve the deeper human mysteries and the social questions. The Chymical Wedding invites the reader to transform the power of scientific thinking into new and more positive ways of viewing the world without losing one's clarity and certainty. The illuminating illustrations by David Newbatt--along with the text, which has been adapted to modern English--bring a fresh approach to this important alchemical tale. This beautifully illustrated edition can help awaken a better understanding of the Rosicrucian initiation path and the spirit and philosophy behind it. Beneath the veil of fascinating imagery in this book is a guide for developing a more meaningful inner life today.

Pondering the characteristics of Utopias and constructing theoretical examples of them has been an intellectual exercise to thrill thinkers at least since the time of Plato's Republic. Christianopolis is the little known Utopia created by German theologian and scholar JOHANN VALENTIN ANDREAE (1586-1654). A mysterious figure associated with alchemy, Kabbalah, Rosicrucianism, and other philosophical esoterica of the 17th century, Andreae published this intriguing guide to his "perfect" society in 1618. Informed by a rigid brand of Christian socialism, Christianopolis also features a high regard for teachers, and approaches the world from both a scientific and artistic perspective. Translated in 1916 from the original Latin by University of Miami, Ohio, professor of German FELIX EMIL HELD (1880-1944), who rounds out the volume with an extensive historical introduction, this is a highly readable work that will enthrall students of philosophy, classic literature, sociology, and metaphysics.

The book offers a firsthand account of the life and works of Ioannis Valentini Andreae, a 17th-century German theologian, philosopher, and writer. Written by Andreae himself, it details his childhood, education, and intellectual journey towards writing theological, philosophical, and political texts. As a member of the Rosicrucian Brotherhood, he explores the mysteries of nature and divinity. This historical work provides insights into 17th-century Germany, enriched with personal anecdotes about his family, friends, and scholarly pursuits.

Středověké vyprávění o transcendentálním zážitku zasvěcení do vyššího duchovního života.

Die 'Chymische Hochzeit des Christian Rosencreutz' gehört zu den bedeutendsten Schriften des esoterischen Christentums. Bastiaan Baan wagt hier den Versuch einer einführenden Deutung, die dieses Werk dem heutigen Leser auf eine bisher nicht dagewesene Art zugänglich macht. Das Buch enthält den vollständigen Text der Chymischen Hochzeit, wie er aus dem 17. Jahrhundert überliefert ist, in einer neuen Übertragung in modernes Deutsch, die wie der Kommentar das Ziel hat, die Besonderheiten der Sprache des Johann Valentin Andreä zu vermitteln und dadurch auf die außergewöhnliche Dichte der esoterischen Inhalte hinzuweisen. Übersetzung wie Kommentar heben die Ausdruckskraft der ungewöhnlichen Bildlichkeit und Begrifflichkeit hervor und weisen auf den meditativen Charakter der Chymischen Hochzeit hin. Der Text selbst zeichnet einen Ein- weihungsweg nach, der bis heute in der christlichen Esoterik von einzigartiger Bedeutung ist.