{"product_id":"the-hermetica","title":"The Hermetica","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThe Hermetica is an easily accessible translation of the esoteric writings that inspired some of the world's greatest artists, scientists, and philosophers. \u003c\/span\u003eAn 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, \u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Hermetica\u003c\/span\u003e is a marvelous volume for anyone interested in understanding the West's roots in mystical thought.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eISBN: 9781585426928. \u003cbr\u003ePaperback, 145 pages. \u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Tarcher-Perigee, Published: December 2008.\u003cbr\u003eSize: 5.02 x 0.5 x 7.12 inches, Weight: 0.90 Lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAuthor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/4583\/1187\/files\/freke_timothy.jpg?v=1785693962\" alt=\"\" width=\"177\" height=\"177\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTim 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.      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAuthor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/4583\/1187\/files\/gandy_peter.jpg?v=1785694006\" alt=\"\" width=\"156\" height=\"156\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeter 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/4583\/1187\/files\/breakimage.avif?v=1770569579\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquarius Rising","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53456231039251,"sku":"9781585426928","price":12.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/4583\/1187\/files\/1f881f39-9781585426928.png?v=1770133429","url":"https:\/\/aquariusrising.net\/products\/the-hermetica","provider":"Aquarius Rising","version":"1.0","type":"link"}