Paracelsus. Genius or Charlatan?

The life of Philipp Aureolus Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim, better known as Paracelsus (1493-1541), a famous physician, alchemist, naturalist, and philosopher, is surrounded by countless mysteries, myths, and legends. His place in history has sparked sharp debates for centuries among physicians, chemists, historians, and occultists. Is it true that he could predict the future? How did he manage to cure patients who were considered incurable? Did he know secrets that were inaccessible to modern medicine? How can we interpret his works? Why does he still evoke rejection and disdain in some, while admiration and gratitude in others? Who was he - the founder of new methods of medicine or a vagabond and drunkard, magician and charlatan? Answers to these questions are provided by the book of chemist, publicist, and translator Alexander Tomchin, who spent many years researching and studying new medicinal substances; he is the author of over 150 scientific articles and 90 inventions.