The Hermetica: The Lost Wisdom of the Pharaohs (Cornerstone Editions)

Opis:

The first easily accessible translation of the esoteric writings that inspired some of the worlds 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 Wests roots in mystical thought.

Okładka: Paperback

Liczba stron:192

Autor:Timothy Freke

Język: English: Published; English: Original Language; English

Data wydania: 2008-12-26

Waga: 0.6 gram

Wysokość: 0.7 cm

Szerokość: 5 cm

Długość: 7 cm

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