{"product_id":"aula-lucis-or-the-house-of-light-classic-edition-by-thomas-vaughan","title":"Aula Lucis, or The House of Light (Classic Edition) by Thomas Vaughan","description":"\u003cp\u003ealchemy book, hermetic philosophy, Rosicrucian alchemy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally written in 1651 and first published in 1652, Aula Lucis, or The House of Light stands among the most important works of seventeenth-century Hermetic thought. In this beautifully produced Classic Edition, Thomas Vaughan's celebrated treatise is presented alongside Lumen de Lumine, restoring the author's original vision and offering readers a profound exploration of the Alchemy of Light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWriting under the name Eugenius Philalethes, Vaughan examines the descent of Light into Matter, the mystery of the Prima Materia, and the spiritual and material regeneration sought by the alchemist. Blending mystical philosophy, practical alchemical symbolism, Rosicrucian thought, and magical speculation, these texts remain essential reading for students of alchemy, hermetic philosophy, and Rosicrucian alchemy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition also includes a new introduction by Thomas Willard, providing valuable historical context and explaining the relationship between these two influential works. Readers will also find Vaughan's \"Magical Aphorisms of Eugenius\" with exclusive commentary, together with the famous seventeenth-century engraved \"Emblem of the School of Magic\", making this volume both a scholarly resource and an exceptional collector's edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether approached as a classic of Western esotericism, a study of Hermetic philosophy, or a landmark work of alchemical literature, Aula Lucis remains one of Thomas Vaughan's most enduring contributions to the Secret Tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePremium Production Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor: Thomas Vaughan (Eugenius Philalethes)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction: Thomas Willard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublisher: Aula Lucis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeries: Mysterium Hermeticum, Volume IV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdition: Classic Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBinding: Handbound in almond-coloured reconstituted leather, stamped in gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePages: 208\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 180 × 120 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaper: Munken Pure Rough 100 gsm, printed in duotone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypography: Neacademia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrations: Seven duotone illustrations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEndpapers: Dark brown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHead \u0026amp; Tail Band: Brown \u0026amp; oyster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRibbon Marker: Espresso-coloured silk ribbon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBookmark: White letterpress bookmark stamped in gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimitation: Limited to 700 hand-numbered copies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: New\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Medici Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54456612847957,"sku":null,"price":46.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8420\/0021\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_28a7187f-2ed9-4c54-b175-22948d428cbf.jpg?v=1784894793","url":"https:\/\/www.medicibooks.com\/products\/aula-lucis-or-the-house-of-light-classic-edition-by-thomas-vaughan","provider":"Medici Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}