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In modern philosophical and psychological works alchemy is present as a phenomenon the essence of which is mysterious and incomprehensible. Alchemy and the philosopher's stone today in society is perceived as Magnum ign?tum (the Great Unknown). The subject of the work. Depending on the approach, the subject is determined and interpreted. The subject of this work is the legend of the 13th century alchemist Raymond Lully and his lover Ambrosia de Castello. The aim is to establish the transformational structure of th...

In this work, the phenomenon of ‘visions’ and mysticism of Fr. John (born 25.09.1946) is considered within the framework of religious studies, philosophy and psychology of religion. The aim of the work is to establish the structure of the phenomenon of ‘Visions of the Theotokos’, its deployment and movement. The method of investigation is suggested by the description of the experience given by Fr. John is in his works. The key concept of his diaries and books is the notion of an ‘archetype’, which is interpreted i...