The Hermetica

The Lost Wisdom of the Pharaohs

Omschrijving

The first easily accessible translation of the esoteric writings that inspired some of the world's 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 West's roots in mystical thought.
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€ 19,95 binnen Nederland
Schrijver
Freke, Timothy (Timothy Freke), Gandy, Peter (Peter Gandy)
Titel
The Hermetica
Uitgever
Penguin Putnam Inc
Jaar
2008
Taal
Engels
Pagina's
192
Gewicht
158 gr
EAN
9781585426928
Afmetingen
184 x 127 x 13 mm
Bindwijze
Paperback

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