What is Alchemy?

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Discover the fascinating history of alchemy — the ancient art that aimed to turn base metals into gold. From mystical experiments to the birth of modern chemistry, this video explores how alchemists shaped science, philosophy, and the human quest for knowledge. Music by: Filip Holm Jon Björk Spectacles Wallet and Watch Jay Varton Find me and my music here: https://linktr.ee/filipholm Support Let's Talk Religion on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalkreligion Or through a one-time donation: https://paypal.me/talkreligiondonate Also check out the Let's Talk Religion Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ih4sqtWv0wRIhS6HFgerb?si=95b07d83d0254b Sources/Recommended Reading: Abt, Theodore (ed.) (2007). "Corpus Alchemicum Arabicum: Book of the Explanation of the Symbols Kitab Hall Ar-Rumuz". Psychological Commentary by Marie-Louise Von Franz. Living Human Heritage Publications. Adamson, Peter (2021). "Al-Rāzī". Great Medieval Thinkers. OUP USA. Corriente, Federico & Ed Emery (translated by) (2004). "Twenty-seven Muwashshashaat and One Zajal by Ibn al-'Arabi of Murcia (1165-1240)". Dodge, Bayard (translated by) (1998). "The Fihrist: A 10th Century Ad Survey of Islamic Culture". Kazi Pubns Inc. Grimes, Shannon (2018). "Becoming Gold: Zosimos of Panopolis and the Alchemical Arts in Roman Egypt". Rubedo Press. Hirtenstein, Stephen (translated by) (2018). "The Alchemy of Human Happiness (Mystical Treatises of Muhyiddin Ibn 'Arabi)". Anqa Publishing. Principe, Lawrence (2013). "The Secrets of Alchemy". University of Chicago Press. ------------------------ Chapters: 0:01 Intro 4:42 The Origins of Alchemy 7:08 Zosimus & Philosophical foundations 12:37 Islamicate alchemy 15:50 Jabir ibn Hayyan 23:12 Hermes & Hermetism 27:12 Chymistry? 28:19 Abu Bakr al-Razi 31:17 Ibn Umail 34:21 Alchemy in Sufism 39:33 Sceptics of Alchemy 40:38 Alchemy in medieval Europe 51:11 Golden age of Alchemy in Europe 55:47 The Decline of Alchemy 57:43 Modern reinterpretations 1:00:00 Conclusions #alchemy #occult #history