Hermetica: The Greek Corpus Hermeticum and the Latin Asclepius in a New English Translation, with Notes and Introduction
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Description
The Hermetica are a body of theological-philosophical texts written in late antiquity, but long believed to be much older. Their supposed author, Hermes Trismegistus, was thought to be a contemporary of Moses, and the Hermetic philosophy was regarded as an ancient theology, parallel to the received wisdom of the Bible. This first English translation based on reliable texts, together with Brian P. Copenhaver's comprehensive introduction, provide an indispensable resource to scholars in ancient philosophy and religion, early Christianity, Renaissance literature, and history, the history of science, and the occultist tradition in which the Hermetica have become canonical texts.
Specifications
| Country Of Origin | India |
| Dimensions | 13.97 x 2.59 x 21.59 cm |
| Edition | Reprint |
| Generic Name | 1 |
| Isbn 10 | 0521425433 |
| Isbn 13 | 978-0521425438 |
| Item Weight | 480 g |
| Language | English |
| Packer | Cambridge University Press |
| Print Length | 408 pages |
| Publication Date | 12 October 1995 |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Reading Age | 5 years and up |
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Superb Neoplatonist text
Walter Scott called the authors of this text Egyptian Platonists. Most likely written in the late Neoplatonist period, it is a beautiful reminder of the influence of Egyptian and Jewish theology on Platonism. Even though it has been scrubbed clean of references to mystery rites and magic (possibly by medieval Christian hands), it is impossible not to still see the traditional Greek religious soil from which the Corpus Hermeticum was grown. Highly recommended reading!
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Sabedoria Hermética!
Um excelente livro sobre o Hermetismo. Está em inglês, e é uma leitura difícil, mas aprendi muitas coisas. Recomendo.
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Good source for Hermeticism.
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