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The Rosarium Philosophorum, also known as the Rosary of the Philosophers, is an alchemical text first published in 1550. It is attributed to an anonymous author, but some scholars believe it was written by German alchemist Heinrich Khunrath. The text consists of a series of woodcut illustrations accompanied by Latin captions. It is divided into five sections, each representing a stage in the alchemical process.

The first section, titled "The Gate of the Temple," introduces the reader to the alchemical process and its symbols. The second section, "The Garden of Nuts," explains how to prepare the materials for the work. The third section, "The Cave of Treasures," describes how to combine and purify these materials. The fourth section, "The Palace of Wisdom," explains how to use these materials to create a stone that can transmute base metals into gold. Finally, the fifth section, "The House of Glory," discusses how to use this stone for spiritual transformation.

The Rosarium Philosophorum is considered one of the most important works on alchemy and has been influential in both Western and Eastern traditions. It has been translated into many languages and continues to be studied by modern-day alchemists.