Encyclopedia - Geber: Encyclopedia - Geber
Jabir Ibn Hayyan (full name Abu Musa Jabir Ibn Hayyan Al-Azdi, أبو موسى جابر بن حيان الأزدي; ca.721, Tus, Iran –...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gebers: Encyclopedia - Gebers
Gebers, or Gibborim, are figures in Judeo-Christian mythology. Their Hebrew name translates to "Mighty Men," and they are the same the sa...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Geber: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Geber
Geber (Hebrew, Jewish) or Gibborim. "Mighty men"; the same as the Kabirim. In heaven, they are regarded as powerful angels, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Geber: Encyclopedia Ii - Geber - Contributions To Chemistry
Jabir is often called "Father of Chemistry", because he was the first scholar to scientifically systematize that science, to whose theory...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 815: Encyclopedia - 815
Events An iconoclastic synod is held. Egbert of Wessex ravages the territories of the west Welsh (Cornwall). Births Deaths June 2: Sai...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zeitgeber: Encyclopedia - Zeitgeber
Zeitgebers are environmental cues that usually help keep the circadian cycle. They reset an internal clock used in endogenous rhythms. Ze...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mazdeans: Encyclopedia - Mazdeans
From Ahura Mazda. They were the ancient Persian nobles who worshipped Ormazd, and, rejecting images, inspired the Jews with the same horr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 721: Encyclopedia - 721
Events Former Byzantine emperor Anastasius II leads a revolt against emperor Leo III Theuderic IV succeeds Chilperic II Battle of Toulou...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Distilled Beverage: Encyclopedia - Distilled Beverage
A distilled beverage, also called spirits or liquor, is a preparation for consumption containing ethyl alcohol purified by distillation f...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aqaba: Encyclopedia - Aqaba
Aqaba (Arabic: العقبة al-ʻAqabah) is a coastal town with a population of 101,290 (2000) and 2% of Jordan's population in the far s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Edom: Encyclopedia - Edom
Edom (אֱדוֹם, Standard Hebrew Edom, Tiberian Hebrew ʾĔḏôm, Assyrian Udumi, Syriac ܐܕܘܡ), a Hebrew word meaning "red", is a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Citric Acid: Encyclopedia - Citric Acid
General CH2(COOH)•COH(COOH)•CH2(COOH) C(C(=O)O)C(CC(=O)O)(C(=O)O)O Phase behavior Acid-base properties Solid properties Safety More ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Acetic Acid: Encyclopedia - Acetic Acid
Acetic acid, also known as ethanoic acid, is an organic chemical compound best recognized for giving vinegar its sour taste and pungent s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Alchemy: Encyclopedia - Alchemy
Alchemy is an early protoscientific and philosophical discipline combining the elements of chemistry, metallurgy, physics, medicine, astr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Al-razi: Encyclopedia - Al-razi
Al-Razi, (full name Abū Bakr Muhammad Ibn Zakarīya al-Rāzi) (ابو بکر الرازی), also known as "Zakaria al-Razi" in Arabic; o...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Geber: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Geber
Geber (Hebrew) (from gabar to be strong)   pl gibborim. Man, with the connotation of might or strength; hence a mighty or strong ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gebers: Encyclopedia Ii - Gebers - Appearances In Comic Books
In the Marvel Comics universe, the Gibborim appeared in the Runaways comic book series. In this universe, the Gibborim were an ancient ra...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gibberish: Encyclopedia Ii - Gibberish - Origin Of The Term
There are a couple of possible theories of origin for the term "gibberish". One says that the basis is in the old word "gibber" which is ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Philosopher's Stone: Encyclopedia Ii - Philosopher's Stone - The Stone In Alchemy
Philosopher's stone - Transmutation of metals. The concept apparently originated from the theories of the 8th century Islamic alchemist...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Philosopher's Stone: Encyclopedia Ii - Philosopher's Stone - The Stone In Alchemy
Philosopher's stone - Transmutation of metals. The concept apparently originated from the theories of the 8th century Islamic alchemist...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Geborim: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Geborim
Geborim. See GEBER; GIBBORIM   (See also: Geborim , Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary, Occultism, Occultism Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Gibborim: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Gibborim
Gibborim (Hebrew) (pl of geber mighty man from gabar to be strong)   Generally refers to the antediluvian giants or Atlanteans, t...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Mazdeans: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Mazdeans
Mazdeans. From (Ahura) Mazda. (See Spiegel’s Yasna, xl.) They were the ancient Persian nobles who worshipped Ormazd, and, reject...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Abir, Abir,, Abbir: Theosophy Dictionary On Abir, Abir,, Abbir
Abir 'abir, 'abbir (Hebrew) (from the verbal root `abar to be strong)   As an adjective, durable, strong; as a noun, protector, h...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aqaba: Encyclopedia Ii - Aqaba - History
Aqaba has been inhabited settlement since 4000 BC profiting from its strategic location at the junction of trading routes between Asia, A...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Citric Acid: Encyclopedia Ii - Citric Acid - History
The discovery of citric acid has been credited to the 8th century Arab-Yemeni (Iranian-born) alchemist Jabir Ibn Hayyan (Geber). Medieval...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Distilled Beverage: Encyclopedia Ii - Distilled Beverage - Background
Beer and wine are generally limited to a maximum alcohol content of about 15 percent by volume, beyond which yeast is adversely affected ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hydrochloric Acid: Encyclopedia Ii - Hydrochloric Acid - History
Hydrochloric acid was first discovered around the year 800 by Arab-Yemeni alchemist Jabir ibn Hayyan (Geber), by mixing common salt with ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ethanol: Encyclopedia Ii - Ethanol - History
Ethanol has been used by humans since prehistory as the intoxicating ingredient in alcoholic beverages. Dried residues on 9000-year-old p...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Axieros, Axiokersa, Axiokersos: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Axieros, Axiokersa, Axiokersos
Axieros, Axiokersa, Axiokersos, (Greek) Also Aschieros, Achiosera, Achiochersus. In ancient Greek mythology, three divinities whose My...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Gabriel: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Gabriel
Gabriel (Hebrew) (from geber might, power + 'el divinity, god)   Power or might of God, my power of divinity; in the New Testamen...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Distilled Beverage: Encyclopedia Ii - Distilled Beverage - Distillation History
Beer and wine were historically limited to a maximum alcohol content of about 15 percent by volume, beyond which yeast is adversely affec...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Alchemists: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Alchemists
Alchemists; From Al and Chemi, fire, or the god and patriarch, Kham, also, the name of Egypt.   The Rosicrucians of the middle a...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Alchemy: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Alchemy
Alchemy ; in Arabic Ul-Khemi, is, as the name suggests, the chemistry of nature. Ui-Khemi or Al-Kimia, however, is only an Arabianized...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ja'far Al-sadiq: Encyclopedia Ii - Ja'far Al-sadiq - Scholarly Attainments
As a child, Ja'far studied under his grandfather, Ali ibn Husayn. After his grandfather's death, he studied under and accompanied his fat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Acetic Acid: Encyclopedia Ii - Acetic Acid - History
Vinegar is as old as civilization itself, perhaps older. Acetic acid-producing bacteria are present throughout the world, and any culture...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Philosopher's Stone: Encyclopedia Ii - Philosopher's Stone - The Stone And Modern Science
Though the notion of a simple philosopher's stone of the alchemic sense fell out of scientific conception by at least the 19th century, i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Philosopher's Stone: Encyclopedia Ii - Philosopher's Stone - The Stone In Art And Entertainment
The philosopher's stone has been subject, inspiration, or plot feature of innumerable artistic works — novels, comics stories, movies, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Exodus: Encyclopedia Ii - The Exodus - Route Of The Exodus
There are a number of possible routes the Exodus might have taken. Many of the listed places are not identifiable with their modern day c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Edom: Encyclopedia Ii - Edom - Controversy
For over a century, archeologists specializing in the Middle East maintained that there was no evidence of an organized state society in ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Metaheuristic: Encyclopedia Ii - Metaheuristic - General Concepts And Nomenclature
The goal of combinatorial optimization is to find a discrete mathematical object (such as a bit string or permutation) that maximizes (or...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Philosopher's Stone: Encyclopedia Ii - Philosopher's Stone - The Stone And Modern Science
Though the notion of a simple philosopher's stone of the alchemic sense fell out of scientific conception by at least the 19th century, i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hydrochloric Acid: Encyclopedia Ii - Hydrochloric Acid - Safety
Hydrochloric acid in high concentrations forms acidic mists. Both the mist and the solution have a corrosive effect on human tissue, pote...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Iranian Scientists And Scholars: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Iranian Scientists And Scholars - Classical Pre-modern Era
The following is a non-comprehensive list of Iranian scientists and engineers that lived from antiquity up until the begining of the mode...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hydrochloric Acid: Encyclopedia Ii - Hydrochloric Acid - Safety
Hydrochloric acid in high concentrations forms acidic mists. Both the mist and the solution have a corrosive effect on human tissue, pote...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Philosopher's Stone: Encyclopedia Ii - Philosopher's Stone - Claims And Frauds
The concept of a substance that could turn inexpensive metals into valuable gold naturally attracted the attention of many entrepreneurs ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Iranian Scientists And Scholars: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Iranian Scientists And Scholars - Classical Pre-modern Era
The following is a non-comprehensive list of Iranian scientists and engineers that lived from antiquity up until the beginning of the mod...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Acetic Acid: Encyclopedia Ii - Acetic Acid - Safety
Concentrated acetic acid is corrosive and must therefore be handled with appropriate care, since it can cause skin burns, permanent eye d...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Philosopher's Stone: Encyclopedia Ii - Philosopher's Stone - Claims And Frauds
The concept of a substance that could turn inexpensive metals into valuable gold naturally attracted the attention of many entrepreneurs ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Biblical Names: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Biblical Names - Z
List of Biblical names - People. Zaanannim, movings; a person asleep Zaavan, trembling Zabad, dowry; endowed Zabbai, flowing Zabbud Za...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Acetic Acid: Encyclopedia Ii - Acetic Acid - Nomenclature
The trivial name acetic acid is the most commonly used and officially preferred name by the IUPAC. This name derives from acetum, the Lat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Philosopher's Stone: Encyclopedia Ii - Philosopher's Stone - The Stone In Art And Entertainment
The philosopher's stone has been subject, inspiration, or plot feature of innumerable artistic works — novels, comics stories, movies, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Acetic Acid: Encyclopedia Ii - Acetic Acid - Biochemistry
The acetyl group, derived from acetic acid, is fundamental to the biochemistry of virtually all forms of life. When bound to coenzyme A i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hydrochloric Acid: Encyclopedia Ii - Hydrochloric Acid - Chemistry
Hydrogen chloride (HCl) is a monoprotic acid, which can dissociate (i.e., ionize) only once to give up one H+ ion (a single proton). In a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hydrochloric Acid: Encyclopedia Ii - Hydrochloric Acid - Production
Hydrochloric acid - Direct synthesis. The large scale production of hydrochloric acid is almost always integrated with other industrial...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hydrochloric Acid: Encyclopedia Ii - Hydrochloric Acid - Chemistry
Hydrogen chloride (HCl) is a monoprotic acid, which can dissociate (i.e., ionize) only once to give up one H+ ion (a single proton). In a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hydrochloric Acid: Encyclopedia Ii - Hydrochloric Acid - Production
Hydrochloric acid - Direct synthesis. The large scale production of hydrochloric acid is almost always integrated with other industrial...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hydrochloric Acid: Encyclopedia Ii - Hydrochloric Acid - Hydrochloric Acid And Living Organisms
Hydrochloric acid - Physiology. Hydrochloric acid constitutes the majority of gastric acid, the human digestive fluid. In a complex pro...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Edom: Encyclopedia Ii - Edom - The Edomites
The Bible refers to Esau's descendents as "Edomim" or "Edomites". The Edomite people are known from history to have been a Semitic-speaki...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Acetic Acid: Encyclopedia Ii - Acetic Acid - Applications
Acetic acid is a chemical reagent for the production of many chemical compounds. The largest single use of acetic acid is in the producti...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Acetic Acid: Encyclopedia Ii - Acetic Acid - Chemical Properties
The hydrogen (H) atom in the carboxyl group (−COOH) in carboxylic acids such as acetic acid can be given off as an H+ ion (proton), giv...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Al-razi: Encyclopedia Ii - Al-razi - Alchemy
Al-Razi - The Transmutation of Metals. Razi's interest in alchemy and his strong belief in the possibility of transmutation of lesser m...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hydrochloric Acid: Encyclopedia Ii - Hydrochloric Acid - Applications
Hydrochloric acid is a strong inorganic acid that is used in many industrial processes. The application often determines the required pro...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Acetic Acid: Encyclopedia Ii - Acetic Acid - Production
Acetic acid is produced both synthetically and by bacterial fermentation. Today, the biological route accounts for only about 10% of worl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Al-razi: Encyclopedia Ii - Al-razi - Alchemy
Al-Razi - The Transmutation of Metals. Razi's interest in alchemy and his strong belief in the possibility of transmutation of lesser m...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Alchemy: Encyclopedia Ii - Alchemy - History
Alchemy encompasses several philosophical traditions spanning some four millennia and three continents. These traditions' general penchan...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Geber: Encyclopedia Ii - Geber - Biography
Jabir Ibn Hayyan was born around 721 in the town of Tus in Khorasan, Persia (present-day Iran). His father, a druggist of the Azd tribe, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Geber: Encyclopedia Ii - Geber - Writings By Jabir
The writings of Jabir Ibn Hayyan can be divided into four categories: 1. The 112 Books dedicated to the Barmakids, viziers of Caliph Haru...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Geber: Encyclopedia Ii - Geber - Contributions To Alchemy
Jabir became an alchemist at the court of Caliph Harun al-Rashid, for whom he wrote the Kitab al-Zuhra ("The Book of Venus", on "the nobl...   » Read the article

Article - Popular Pages Sitemap Vii - G
This is a sitemap for Popular Pages VII - G . Click on a link and you will find multiple definitions and articles related to the word. ...   » Read the article