Question

some support for this view is gained from study of the alchemistical writings of the period. source: the project gutenberg encyclopedia volume 1 of 28 in the sentence above, support has the same or almost the same meaning as: documentation responsibility consolation funding

Explanation:

In the context, "support" for a view from alchemistical writings means evidence or verification, which is similar to "documentation". "Responsibility" is about duty, "consolation" is comfort, and "funding" is about money - none of these match the meaning of "support" here.

Answer:

A. documentation