Author: Homerus

Translator: Leone Muller

Commentary: Anton Joseph Kirchweger

Editors: Hans W. Nintzel, Philip Wheeler

Language: English

Color: Black & White

Paperback:  498 pages

To The Reader

With the production of the present work, “The GOLDEN CHAIN OF HOMER," R.A.M.S. (Restorers of Alchemical Manuscripts Society), may have accomplished their Magnum Opus. As will be discovered by the reader, many different versions of this book (Boehme et al) have been published. This includes the R.A.M.S. production of an excerpt by Dr. Sigismond Bacstrom, which was released several years ago. The present work reflects the full text of the work edited by Anton Kirchweger. This author reveals that he was a member of a secret Hermetic order. And that one of the brothers of the order, Homerus, an alchemical adept, set down the basics of this work.

Whatever the true origins of this book, no one will doubt that it is indeed a masterpiece of alchemical literature. Written in down-to-earth language, one can begin to understand alchemical principles and thus unveil the mysteries that shroud the Holy Science of Alchemy. The footnotes alone form a compendium of data that is of enormous value. It may be of interest to the reader to be aware of a question asked by the R.A.M.S. producer of one recognized as an alchemical master¹. The question was: “If your house was on fire and you could save only ONE book from your library, which one would you save”? The alchemical teacher, for so he was, smiled a secret smile and replied: “Well, it would be the Golden Chain of Homer”. Pressing this point the producer then asked: “Is this then, THE most important book of alchemy, or, at least, ONE of the most important books”? The teacher looked away for a moment, reflecting and answered: “Yes. IF you can understand it!!” So, courteous reader, you have in your hands a book deemed by those who know, as being VERY important And so it is More germane, you will find it to be immensely understandable.

To give the reader some idea of the effort that went into this book, recognize that 8 people put in efforts spanning over two years. It is fitting then, that we thank those involved. First, Ms. Leone Muller who single-handedly translated almost 600 pages of archaic German text into English. We owe her much. Also, the Messrs. Kevin Masman and Daniel Dullies, two practicing alchemists in Australia. They did a tedious and masterful job of ensuring no alchemical sense was lost. Their comments and editing made a fantastic book come to life! Typists Judy Hipskind and Mary Roberts got the final version going. Jody Nintzel contributed most of the illustration while David Ham labored with the symbols and proof-reading. Final typing, editing, symbology and production was done by Hans Nintzel with help from some folk who wish to remain anonymous. To all, we applaud your mighty efforts done as a labor of love. Thank you.

Now dear reader, you can embark on a fantastic alchemical journey. Recognize though, as Gerhard Dorn wisely noted, the theory is dry without the praxis. Doing the laboratory work will thoroughly ingrain the theory and make it LIVE within and without you. Enjoy!

Hans W. Nintzel