02576cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000400011324000550015324503010020826400510050930000470056033600260060733700260063333800360065950000310069550800380072652013810076453400450214565300120219085600430220299900170224514641UtSlPG20260610133338.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aQD1 aHelvetius, Johann Friedrich,d-170910aVitulus aureus, quem mundus adorat & orat. English14aThe Golden Calf, Which the World Adores, and Desires :bIn Which Is Handled the Most Rare and Incomparable Wonder of Nature, in Transmuting Metals; viz. How the Intire Substance of Lead, Was in One Moment Transmuted in Gold-Obrizon, with an Exceeding Small Particle of the True Philosophick Stone 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-01-09  aE-text prepared by Julian Rosalie  a"The Golden Calf, Which the World Adores, and Desires" by Johann Friedrich Helvetius is a philosophical work written in the mid-17th century that delves into the mystical realm of alchemy and the pursuit of the Philosopher's Stone—a substance believed to have the ability to transmute base metals into gold. The book not only explores alchemical secrets but also engages in a dialogue between the author, a physician, and Elias the Artist, who imparts knowledge about the transformative properties of metals and the potent spiritual and medicinal qualities attributed to alchemical practice.   At the start of the work, the narrative sets a tone of wonder and inquiry as Helvetius recounts a profound meeting with Elias the Artist, who introduces him to the possibility of metal transmutation. Helvetius expresses skepticism yet fascination, questioning the nature of the Philosopher's Stone and the implications of metal transformation. The dialogue reveals Helvetius’s desire to understand the deeper mysteries of alchemy, exploring themes of knowledge, belief, and divine providence. As they discuss the potential for curing diseases and transforming materials, readers are invited into a rich tapestry of philosophical speculation and the allure of alchemical secrets held tightly by those deemed worthy of such knowledge. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAlchemy40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14641  c56029d56029