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The Corpus Hermeticum

Author
Hermes Trismegistus
Series
Sacred World
Language
English
Length
102 pages
ISBN
9781911535324
Published
20 September 2016
Imprint
Adelphi Press
  • Hermeticism
  • esotericism
  • mysticism
  • alchemy
  • astrology
  • divine wisdom
  • ancient texts
  • spiritual enlightenment
  • theosophy
  • cosmos

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"The Corpus Hermeticum," attributed to the legendary sage Hermes Trismegistus, serves as a cornerstone of Western esotericism and philosophy. This collection of mystical texts from the 2nd and 3rd centuries A.D. delves into profound discussions on the divine, the cosmos, mind, and nature, articulating a universe interconnected through spirituality and intellect. It invites readers on a transformative journey to enlightenment, promoting an understanding of the world as alive with hidden truths. These writings blend elements of alchemy, astrology, and theosophy, offering insights into the ancient wisdom tradition known as Hermeticism.

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Hermes Trismegistus gave European letters a voice that talks to the universe as if it might answer. The Hermetica are short, grave, and strangely practical: what you attend to, you become. That is why they are still a good choice — not as occult costume, but as a way to think about knowledge when science and wonder have been told they cannot share a room. Two titles on this list.

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