Project Gutenberg 2005-01-09 Public domain in the USA. 186 Helvetius, Johann Friedrich 1709 Helvetius, John Frederick Vitulus aureus, quem mundus adorat & orat. English The Golden Calf, Which the World Adores, and Desires In 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 E-text prepared by Julian Rosalie "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.) Reading ease score: 51.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Alchemy QD Text Category: Philosophy & Ethics 129867 2025-08-06T10:42:21.903934 text/html 103609 2024-10-28T21:40:52 text/html 138400 2025-08-06T10:42:27.680921 application/epub+zip 138598 2025-08-06T10:42:24.862908 application/epub+zip 115921 2025-08-06T10:42:23.765131 application/epub+zip 336174 2025-08-06T10:42:29.729924 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 319073 2025-08-06T10:42:27.007923 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 136042 2022-09-07T17:33:39.484136 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 116255 2025-08-06T10:42:21.524914 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 96379 2024-10-28T21:40:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16186 2025-08-06T10:42:29.847881 application/rdf+xml 21302 2025-08-06T10:42:24.260945 image/jpeg 4531 2025-08-06T10:42:24.011903 image/jpeg 136479 2025-08-06T10:42:21.917915 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia