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An Alchemist in Chains: The Case Against the Mystic Johann Konrad Dippel in Altona

Frederik Stjernfelt

Mangaka: Frederik Stjernfelt
First published: 2024

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This volume explores the historical legal proceedings against the mystic Johann Konrad Dippel, shedding light on a unique figure within the history of alchemy. By documenting these specific accounts, the work offers a focused look at the intersection of mysticism and the judicial challenges faced by those practicing these unconventional arts.

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This volume, authored by Frederik Stjernfelt and published by De Gruyter in 2024, serves as a meticulous historical examination of Johann Konrad Dippel, an 18th-century German polymath, theologian, and alchemist. The work emerges from a scholarly interest in the intellectual tensions of the Enlightenment, specifically focusing on the legal and social repercussions Dippel faced while living in Altona. By documenting the controversies surrounding his pursuit of alchemy and his unorthodox theological views, the book situates him as a figure caught between traditional religious authority and the nascent spirit of scientific inquiry.

The narrative design of the volume reflects a rigorous commitment to historical reconstruction, utilizing archival sources to reconstruct the trials and public disputes that defined Dippel's later life. Stjernfelt, known for his work in the history of ideas, approaches the subject with a focus on the friction between Dippel's radical mysticism and the institutional power structures of the era. The text is intended for an academic audience, providing a comprehensive look at how one individual's reputation was constructed and contested during a period of significant cultural transition in Northern Europe.

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