
Transcriber’s Notes
PREFACE.
INTRODUCTION.
I. THE CONSTITUTION OF MAN.
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In this thought‑provoking treatise, a nineteenth‑century physician turns a careful eye toward the lost lore of medicine—astrological, alchemical and mystical symbols that once guided healers. He argues that what modern science dismisses as superstition may simply be an older expression of truths now awaiting rediscovery. By revisiting the writings of Paracelsus, the author invites today’s medical students to glimpse a deeper layer of healing that lies beyond the purely material. The opening pages set a tone of reverence for forgotten treasures and a challenge to the complacency of contemporary practice.
The work does not shy away from critiquing the prevailing medical curriculum, likening it to a shop of hucksters who peddle fashionable theories without true innovation. Instead, it calls for an explorer‑spirit, urging physicians to gather and test old ideas as stepping stones toward a more profound understanding. Richly illustrated with original symbols, the narrative weaves historical anecdotes with a bold vision of “the medicine of the future,” where science and spirit cooperate. Listeners will find an invitation to question, learn, and rediscover a path that bridges ancient wisdom with modern practice.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (188K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United Kingdom: Theosophical Publishing Society, 1893.
Credits
Tim Lindell, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2023-07-22
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1838–1912
A physician turned mystical writer, this 19th-century author helped carry Theosophical ideas from India to Europe and wrote widely on occult philosophy, inner development, and spiritual symbolism. His books blend earnest spiritual searching with the adventurous feel of a life spent moving between medicine, travel, and esoteric study.
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