Award-winning Books by R.E. Kretz

The Alchemical Search for the Unified Field is a multifaceted work bridging alchemy, esoteric philosophy, and spiritual growth, with a target audience of Freemasons, esoteric enthusiasts, and spiritual seekers. Its rich content, supported by historical, philosophical, and personal narratives, makes it a valuable resource for those exploring hidden knowledge and personal enlightenment.

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Symbolic of spiritual and alchemical enlightenment, The Alchemical Search for the Unified Field is a deep dive into the esoteric quest for the Philosophers’ Stone, weaving together Pythagorean, Hermetic, and shamanic traditions. It’s structured in three parts - "Bell," "Book," and "Candle" - mirroring Freemasonry degrees and the third eye’s functions (pituitary, pineal, and thalamus), symbolizing a transformative journey from initiation to illumination. The book starts with historical and philosophical foundations, drawing on ancient Greek, Egyptian, and Mesopotamian influences, and Pythagorean ideas like metempsychosis. It then explores the alchemical mechanics of the Philosophers’ Stone using sacred geometry, exemplified by figures like Count Michael Maier, and concludes with a personal spiritual journey guided by a Native American shaman, Charles, focusing on meditation and universal harmony.

Part 1, Bell: Historical and Philosophical Foundations

This section lays the groundwork by introducing the Order of Ophiuchus and drawing on ancient influences from Greek, Egyptian, and Mesopotamian cultures. It incorporates Pythagorean concepts such as metempsychosis (the transmigration of the soul) and numerology, establishing a philosophical basis for the alchemical journey. The author, R. E. Kretz, an operative Mason, emphasizes his extensive experience, suggesting increased emphasis on revealing seldom-discussed occult knowledge.

Part 2, Book: Alchemical Mechanics and Sacred Geometry

Here, the book delves into the operative mechanics of the Philosophers’ Stone, using sacred geometry and Hermetic principles to illustrate its creation. The author details an "oblong square" (formed by three overlapping circles with the center squared), a shape also described in Freemasonry as the form of a Masonic Lodge. This part compares the Stone’s depiction across Mesopotamian, Egyptian, and Hindu cultures, as well as European cathedral floorplans, showing how it represents the union of body, mind, and spirit. Historical figures like Count Michael Maier are referenced to exemplify these concepts, with scientific analogies such as electrical circuits used to bridge esoteric and modern understanding.

Part 3, Candle: Personal Spiritual Journey
Guided by the author’s experiences with a Native American shaman named Charles, this section applies the teachings to a spiritual journey in nature. It emphasizes practices like meditation, vocal mantras, and the synchronizing vibration to achieve oneness with the universe, focusing on the regenerative cycle of life, death, and rebirth. The narrative combines personal anecdotes with Masonic symbolism, arguing that the Philosophers’ Stone symbolizes enlightenment accessible through a transformative process that challenges conventional beliefs and fosters harmony with the cosmos.

 

There's a follow-up video to the book's shamanic experiences titled The Rest of the Story: Shamanic Tales of Adventure on Clinch Mountain.

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