Les Noces Chimiques by Christian Rosencreutz

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Author Rosencreutz, Christian, 1586-1654
Title Les Noces Chimiques
Note Reading ease score: 71.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chymical_Wedding_of_Christian_Rosenkreutz https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Noces_chymiques_de_Christian_Rosenkreutz
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Summary "Les Noces Chimiques" by Christian Rosencreutz is an allegorical and mystical work likely written in the early 17th century. The narrative explores themes of spiritual enlightenment and the quest for divine truth, narrated through the experiences of the protagonist, who embarks on a transformative journey marked by trials, divine visions, and allegorical figures. The opening of the book introduces the protagonist engaged in prayer and meditation before a sudden encounter with a beautiful celestial woman. She delivers a mysterious letter prompting the protagonist to attend the divine wedding, which symbolizes the union of the earthly and the spiritual. This letter reveals the gravity of the occasion and the prerequisite of purity required for participation. As he contemplates the challenges ahead, the protagonist is thrown into doubt and fear regarding his worthiness. The narrative establishes a rich tapestry of symbols and metaphors, suggesting an inquiry into personal transformation and the path to higher understanding, which unfolds as the protagonist prepares for a journey fraught with both peril and enlightenment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class BF: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis
Subject Rosicrucians
Category Text
EBook-No. 7854
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Oct 17, 2014
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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