An Open Entrance to the Closed Palace of the King

An Open Entrance to the Closed Palace of the King is a real book written by Eirenaeus Philalethes. The authors name Eirenaeus Philalethes is a pseudonym that means Peaceful Lover of Truth. The real identity of the author behind this pseudonym is George Starkey an American alchemist and one of the most renowned alchemical practitioners of the 17th century. An Open Entrance to the Closed Palace of the King was first published in 1669. The book is a part of alchemical literature and explores the spiritual and symbolic aspects of alchemy. It is written in the form of an allegorical journey where the seeker embarks on a quest to uncover the hidden truths and attain the ultimate goal of alchemical transmutation—the Philosophers Stone. The book is filled with esoteric symbolism and veiled language typical of alchemical texts aiming to impart spiritual and practical knowledge to the sincere aspirant. It covers various alchemical principles the purification process and the spiritual transformation required for the adept to reach the Closed Palace of the King and discover the secrets of the Philosophers Stone.