The Hermetica

The Hermetica is an easily accessible translation of the esoteric writings that inspired some of the world's greatest artists, scientists, and philosophers. An essential digest of the Greco-Egyptian writings attributed to the legendary sage-god Hermes Trismegistus (Greek for thrice-greatest Hermes). Which is a combination of the Egyptian Thoth and the Greek Hermes. The figure of Hermes venerated as a great and mythical teacher in the ancient world 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. This book provides 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.  

Product Details:

ISBN: 9781585426928.
Paperback, 145 pages.
Publisher: Tarcher-Perigee, Published: December 2008.
Size: 5.02 x 0.5 x 7.12 inches, Weight: 0.90 Lbs.

Author

Tim Freke author of over thirty books established his reputation as a scholar and free-thinker. He is an authority for his groundbreaking work on Christian Gnosticism. His work ,The Jesus Mysteries, is  a top 10 best-seller in the UK and USA. In his latest book, The Mystery Experience, Tim presents a revolutionary approach to spirituality. He creates a new language of awakening, which makes profound ideas simpler to understand, so it's easier to experience a real transformation of consciousness. Tim runs Mystery Experience Retreats throughout the world in which he guides people directly to an experience of oneness and all-embracing love that naturally arises in the ‘deep awake’ state.      

Author

Peter Gandy is a British author who focuses on mysticism, particular the mystery religions. Holds an M.A. in classical civilization. Known for his books co-authored with Timothy Freke, arguing that Jesus is a purely mythical construct.