What is the book of Abraham the Mage in the alchemyst by Michael Scott about?

The book of Abraham the Mage is a book that is said to contain a library if knowledge. It is a copper bound book, created 10,000 years ago by Abraham the Mage, it contains within the alchemical recipe for the legendary philosopher's stone, which is said to have the power to change ordinary metals into gold (and if you have read the book it says that even coal can be turned into diamond as well). The book also contains the legendary Elixir of Life. The book is also said to contain powerful magic, that could turn this world into a paradise or reduce it to cinders. For more info on "The Book of Abraham the Mage" read the books by ?Micheal Scott.

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