Prophecy, alchemy, and the end of time : John of Rupescissa in the late Middle Ages / Leah DeVun.

New York : Columbia University Press, [2009], ©2009.

xiii, 255 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (p. [223]-243) and index.

The proving of Christendom -- John of Rupescissa's vision of the end -- Alchemy in theory and practice -- Artists and the art -- Metaphor and alchemy -- The end of nature.