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Her published work centers on issues of gender and technology. Most important, the friar's research represented a remarkable convergence between science and religion. DeVun makes the argument that John of Rupescissa's apocalyptic writings - in the tradition of Joachim of Fiore and the Spiritual Franciscans - and his alchemical writings - in the tradition of Roger Bacon, Arnold of Vilanova, and Ramon Llull - were part of a single integrated system. In vivid, Prophecy prose, Leah DeVun brings to life the mental and spiritual worlds of a fourteenth-century seer and alchemist. Andrew Yoder rated it really liked it Jan 04, Heather Wahlquist marked it as to-read Dec 14, A genuine pleasure to read, this book will appeal to scholars in a number of fields and will provide the general reader with a compelling introduction to the effort made by medieval authors to use human reason in approaching the secrets of God. Most important, the friar's research represented a remarkable convergence between science and religion. Prophecy, Alchemy, and the End of Time will be an essential item for anyone hoping to understand the history of science and religion in the later Middle Ages. Kathryn Wilmotte marked it as to-read Jun 18, To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. It's not a big issue, though, and it's still definitely worth a read. Rupescissa treated alchemy as medicine his work was and the End of Time John of Rupescissa in the Late Middle Ages 1st edition conceptual forerunner of pharmacology and represented the emerging technologies and views that sought to combat famine, plague, and the End of Time John of Rupescissa in the Late Middle Ages 1st edition persecution, and war. Terry Kuny marked it as to-read Jan 16, David E. Want to Read saving…. Franciscanalchemist. DeVun analysis of John's language and metaphors - alchemical procedures were regularly compared to heaven, Christ, or the Passion - nicely demonstrates the integrated nature of his thought and corrects and tendency to look at scientists and preachers in separate spheres. Get A Copy. Michael A. Books by Leah DeVun. Read more Categories : 14th-century alchemists 14th-century apocalypticists French alchemists French Franciscans. Publications About Us. Deftly crossing a number of disciplinary boundaries, she masterfully demonstrates that our modern distinction between 'science' and 'religion' is meaningless when applied to Rupescissa's fourteenth-century context. And the End of Time John of Rupescissa in the Late Middle Ages 1st edition melding of apocalyptic prophecy and quasi-scientific inquiry gave rise to a new genre of alchemical writing and a novel cosmology of heaven and earth. In the middle of the fourteenth century, the Franciscan friar John of Rupescissa sent a dramatic warning to his followers: the last days were coming; the apocalypse was near. Chara Crisciani:DeVun's book is well-constructed, thoroughly documented, instructive, and very useful. In the middle of the fourteenth century, the Franciscan friar John of Rupescissa sent a dramatic warning to his followers: the last days were coming; the apocalypse was near. The pope, sitting in Avignon just before the Great Schism incouldn't quite find the grounds to call him a heretic and instead labeled him Alchemy and tossed the guys into prison cell under the stairs like some kind of apocalyptic Harry Potter. The pope, sitting in Avignon just before the G If John of Rupescissa didn't exist, I'd probably have eventually invented him in some kind of weird medieval history equivalent of fan fiction. Artists and the Art 6. Connor Hiebert marked it as to-read Apr 26, Views Read Edit View history. Gregory J. Open Preview See Prophecy Problem? Jean de Roquetaillade

English Deutsch. Most important, the friar's research represented a remarkable convergence between science and religion. Overview In the middle of the fourteenth century, the Franciscan friar John of Rupescissa sent a dramatic warning to his followers: the last days were coming; the and the End of Time John of Rupescissa in the Late Middle Ages 1st edition was near. Jean de Roquetaillade [1] ca. Ely rated it liked it Aug 08, Vade mecum in tribulationecritical edition by Elena Tealdi, historical introduction by Robert E. The advances he pioneered, along with the exciting strides made by his contemporaries, shed critical light on later developments in medicine, pharmacology, and chemistry. Columbia University Press. Javascript is not enabled in your browser. He manages to push all my history geek buttons at once: he's a 14th century apocalyptic preacher, he fell in with the descendants of the Spiritual Franciscans, and he decided that these endeavors could be best served by doing some hardcore science, predominantly in the wackier end of the alchemical spectrum. Rating details. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. He did this primarily through his study of the "quintessence" the fifth element which he reworked from earlier definitions to be an immutable element at the heart of mutable, earthly objects that could be ascertained through complex processes of distillation. Her published work centers on issues of gender and technology. More filters. In the middle of the fourteenth century, the Franciscan friar John of Rupescissa sent a dramatic warning to his followers: the last days were coming; the apocalypse was near. List of Illustrations Acknowledgments 1. Brent marked it as to-read May 16, Details if other :. Franciscanalchemist. Views Read Edit View history. Enlarge cover. Audience: Professional and scholarly. Stanton J. Dies And the End of Time John of Rupescissa in the Late Middle Ages 1st edition. Timmer:This book offers the reader a tour of one of the more peculiar corners of medieval thought, a corner defined by the intersection of three enterprises: Spiritual Franciscanism, Joachite Alchemy, and alchemical speculation. Rex marked it as to-read Oct 10, To ask other readers questions about Prophecy, Alchemy, and the End of Timeplease sign up. His other works include commentaries on the Oraculum CyrilliProphecy recently discovered Sexdequiloquium and many other lost treatises and commentaries on various prophecies. John of Rupescissa's Vision of the End 4. Oct 31, Trinity Tarrow rated it really and the End of Time John of Rupescissa in the Late Middle Ages 1st edition it. Marie marked it as to-read May 13, Error rating book. Advanced Search Help. Manuscript from by de Roquetaillade. Laura Ackerman Smoller:DeVun has written a splendid book about medieval alchemy and apocalyptic prophecy that is truly a pleasure to read. Artists and the Art 6. Aleister marked it as to-read Jan 24, Read an excerpt of this book! DeVun's book is and the End of Time John of Rupescissa in the Late Middle Ages 1st edition, thoroughly documented, instructive, and very useful. Religious figures who preached the end times were hardly rare in the late Middle Ages, but Rupescissa's teachings were unique. He claimed that knowledge of the natural world, and alchemy in particular, could act as a defense against the plagues and wars of the last days. Add to Wishlist. In the middle of the fourteenth century, the Franciscan friar John of Rupescissa sent a dramatic warning to his followers: the last days were coming; the apocalypse was near. Leah DeVun. Her research focuses on the history of the human body in premodern Europe and the legacy of that history in the modern world. Religious figures who preached the end times were hardly rare in the late Middle Ages, but Rupescissa's teachings were unique. The advances he pioneered, along with the exciting strides made by his contemporaries, shed critical light Alchemy later developments in medicine, pharmacology, and chemistry. Prophecy, Alchemy, and the End of Time

Prophecy, Alchemy, and the End of Time will be an essential item for anyone hoping to understand the history of science and religion in the later Middle Ages. Stanton J. Purchasing options are not available in this country. The End of Nature 8. In order to understand scientific knowledge today, Leah DeVun asks that we revisit Rupescissa's life and the critical events of his age--the Black Death, the Hundred Years' War, the Avignon Papacy--through his eyes. Stanton J. Leah DeVun is associate professor of history at Rutgers University. Religious figures who preached the end times were hardly rare in the late Middle Ages, but Rupescissa's teachings were unique. Chara Crisciani:DeVun's book is well-constructed, thoroughly documented, instructive, and very useful. Her research focuses on the history of the human body in premodern Europe and the legacy of that history in the modern world. He claimed that knowledge of the natural world, and alchemy in particular, could act as a defense against the calamity of the last days. Linden, Washington State University:[H]ighly readable text, amply supported by some fifty pages of endnotes, a bibliography, and a usefully compiled index, Leah DeVun has produced an original and valuable book. Rupescissa's teachings were unique in his era. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Her research focuses on the history of the human body in Prophecy Europe and the and the End of Time John of Rupescissa in the Late Middle Ages 1st edition of that history in Alchemy modern world. Details if other :. His melding of apocalyptic prophecy and quasi-scientific inquiry gave rise to a new genre of alchemical writing and a novel cosmology of heaven and earth. And the End of Time John of Rupescissa in the Late Middle Ages 1st edition the first to ask a question about Prophecy, Alchemy, and the End of Time. Curtis Runstedler rated it it was amazing Nov 21, Lynsie marked it as to-read Aug 16, It was an interesting read, but because I had to read it for school and quickly I don't think I got as Alchemy out of it as it had to offer. Sort order. Javascript is not enabled in your browser. Books by Leah DeVun. Namespaces Article Talk. John of Rupescissa's Vision of the End 4. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. No trivia or quizzes yet. Showing To ask other readers questions about Prophecy, Alchemy, and the End of Timeplease sign up. Timmer, Church History DeVun has written a splendid book about medieval alchemy and apocalyptic prophecy that is truly a pleasure to read. Published March 1st by Columbia University Press first published Read more Jean de Roquetaillade [1] ca. His prophecies and violent denunciation of ecclesiastical abuses brought him into disfavour with his superiors, resulting in his imprisonment in the local Franciscan convents. More Details Vade mecum Alchemy tribulationecritical edition by Elena Tealdi, historical introduction by Robert E. Angela Ghionea rated it it was amazing Apr 01, Home Publications About Us. DeVun makes the argument that John of Rupescissa's apocalyptic writings - in the tradition of Joachim of Fiore and the Spiritual Franciscans - and his alchemical writings - in the tradition of Roger Bacon, Arnold of Vilanova, and Ramon Llull - were part of a single integrated system. The advances he pioneered, along with the exciting strides made by his contemporaries, shed critical light on future developments in medicine, pharmacology, and chemistry. Author Information. His melding of apocalyptic prophecy and quasi-scientific inquiry gave rise to a new genre of alchemical writing and a novel cosmology of heaven and earth. Open Preview See a Problem?

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