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by Timothy Freke; Peter Gandy

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Summary

The first easily accessible translation of the esoteric writings that inspired some of the world?s greatest artists, scientists, and philosophers.

Here is an essential digest of the Greco-Egyptian writings attributed to the legendary sage-god Hermes Trismegistus (Greek for thrice-greatest Hermes)?a combination of the Egyptian Thoth and the Greek Hermes.

The figure of Hermes was venerated as a great and mythical teacher in the ancient world and was rediscovered by the finest minds of the Renaissance. The writings attributed to his hand are a time capsule of Egyptian and Greek esoteric philosophy and have influenced figures including Blake, Newton, Milton, Shelley, Shakespeare, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, and Jung.

Providing a fascinating introduction to the intersection of the Egyptian and Hellenic cultures and the magico-religious ideas of the antique world, The Hermetica is a marvelous volume for anyone interested in understanding the West?s roots in mystical thought.

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The first easily accessible translation of the esoteric writings that inspired some of the world's greatest artists, scientists, and philosophers.

Here is an essential digest of the Greco-Egyptian writings attributed to the legendary sage-god Hermes Trismegistus (Greek for thrice-greatest Hermes), a combination of the Egyptian Thoth and the Greek Hermes.

The figure of Hermes was venerated as a great and mythical teacher in the ancient world and was rediscovered by the finest minds of the Renaissance. The writings attributed to his hand are a time capsule of Egyptian and Greek esoteric philosophy and have influenced figures including Blake, Newton, Milton, Shelley, Shakespeare, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, and Jung.

Providing a fascinating introduction to the intersection of the Egyptian and Hellenic cultures and the magico-religious ideas of the antique world, The Hermetica is a marvelous volume for anyone interested in understanding the West's roots in mystical thought.

Details

Title The Hermetica: The Lost Wisdom of the Pharaohs
Author Timothy Freke; Peter Gandy
Binding Paperback
Edition Original
Pages 192
Volumes 1
Language ENG
Publisher Tarcher, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.
Publication date 2008-12-26
Features Bibliography, Index, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
ISBN 9781585426928 / 158542692X
Weight 0.35 lbs (0.16 kg)
Dimensions 7 x 4.9 x 0.6 in (17.78 x 12.45 x 1.52 cm)
Age range 18 to UP years
Grade levels 13 - UP
Themes
- Chronological Period: Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
- Cultural Region: North Africa
Category Philosophy
Library of Congress subjects Hermetism
Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2008037823
Dewey Decimal Code 135.45

About the author

Timothy Freke is the author of many books on mystical philosophy, including The Tao Te Ching and, with Peter Gandy, The Complete Guide to World Mysticism. He lives in England.