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# The Forge and the Crucible: The Origins and Structure of Alchemy

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Review: Always look back - Such a deep incredible and powerful analysis of the history of blacksmithing in humanity.
Review: From early metallurgy to the modern role of man as improving upon nature - I found the work interesting in tying together millennia of religious ideas concerning man and the quest to take the place of time and transmute nature and thus himself.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #346,627 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #439 in General History of Religion #454 in Comparative Religion (Books) #590 in History of Religions |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (119) |
| Dimensions  | 6 x 0.7 x 9 inches |
| Edition  | Second |
| ISBN-10  | 0226203905 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0226203904 |
| Item Weight  | 8.8 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 238 pages |
| Publication date  | March 15, 1979 |
| Publisher  | University of Chicago Press |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Always look back
*by E***E on February 3, 2025*

Such a deep incredible and powerful analysis of the history of blacksmithing in humanity.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ From early metallurgy to the modern role of man as improving upon nature
*by W***N on November 9, 2025*

I found the work interesting in tying together millennia of religious ideas concerning man and the quest to take the place of time and transmute nature and thus himself.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ study of alchemy
*by J***Y on May 28, 2022*

well researched, intelligent history of alchemy and its relationship to other areas of history, religion, etc.

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