Alchemy and the Antichrist: Prophecies of John of Rupescissa

The rise of the Antichrist is one of the most terrifying events in apocalyptic prophecy. But one medieval visionary, John of Rupescissa (d. c. 1365), believed he had the perfect weapon: alchemy. Imprisoned for much of his life, Rupescissa wrote prophetic texts and alchemical manuals aimed at curing Christian warriors, extending life, and generating the wealth needed to build a utopian Millennium. In this video, explore his remarkable Liber Lucis (Book of Light), soon to be released in a critical edition by Prof. Lawrence M. Principe, and discover how alchemy became a tool in the battle against the Antichrist.