Hidden Symbolism of Alchemy and the Occult Arts
Herbert Silberer
Herbert Silberer’s Hidden Symbolism of Alchemy and the Occult Arts (1917) explores the deeper meanings behind alchemical texts, Rosicrucian allegories, and mystical traditions, arguing that these works are not simply about chemical experiments but are symbolic accounts of inner transformation. Using both Freudian psychoanalysis and spiritual interpretation, Silberer demonstrates how myths, dreams, and esoteric emblems express unconscious drives as well as higher religious aspirations. He presents an old alchemical parable as a case study, then analyzes it through multiple layers—psychological, mystical, and natural-philosophical—before synthesizing these perspectives into a vision of regeneration, introversion, and the ultimate goal of union with the divine.
Duration - 10h 55m.
Author - Herbert Silberer.
Narrator - Matthew Schmitz.
Published Date - Sunday, 26 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Altrusian Grace Media ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
Herbert Silberer’s Hidden Symbolism of Alchemy and the Occult Arts (1917) explores the deeper meanings behind alchemical texts, Rosicrucian allegories, and mystical traditions, arguing that these works are not simply about chemical experiments but are symbolic accounts of inner transformation. Using both Freudian psychoanalysis and spiritual interpretation, Silberer demonstrates how myths, dreams, and esoteric emblems express unconscious drives as well as higher religious aspirations. He presents an old alchemical parable as a case study, then analyzes it through multiple layers—psychological, mystical, and natural-philosophical—before synthesizing these perspectives into a vision of regeneration, introversion, and the ultimate goal of union with the divine. Duration - 10h 55m. Author - Herbert Silberer. Narrator - Matthew Schmitz. Published Date - Sunday, 26 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Altrusian Grace Media ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:12
Preface
Duration:00:03:50
Part I. The Parable. Section I. The Parable.
Duration:00:32:42
Section II. Dream And Myth Interpretation.
Duration:00:31:36
Part II. Analytic Part. Section I. Psychoanalytic Interpretation Of The Parable.
Duration:01:48:38
Section II. Alchemy.
Duration:00:52:23
Section III. The Hermetic Art.
Duration:00:42:43
Section IV. Rosicrucianism And Freemasonry.
Duration:00:57:24
Section V. The Problem Of Multiple Interpretation.
Duration:00:32:50
Part III. Synthetic Part. Section I. Introversion And Regeneration. A. Introversion And Intro-Determination.
Duration:00:58:12
B. Effects Of Introversion.
Duration:01:01:24
C. Regeneration.
Duration:00:44:13
Section II. The Goal Of The Work.
Duration:00:58:45
Section III. The Royal Art.
Duration:01:10:41
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:10