Author

Contributions

  • Gandy, Peter. - Contributor
  • Hermes, Trismegistus. - Contributor

Publication

1999 - J.P. Tarcher/Putnam, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

40,000 words, Guess

Page Count

160 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • LibraryThing297006
  • Goodreads650420

Classifications

  • DDC135/.45
  • LCCBF1601 .F74 1999
  • LCCBF1601.F74 1999

Description

The Hermetica is the first easily accessible translation of the forgotten Egyptian classic that inspired some of the world's greatest artists, scientists, and philosophers, including Blake, Newton, Raleigh, Milton, Shelley, Shakespeare, Botticelli, Kepler, da Vinci, and Jung. Influencing the Egyptians, Greeks, and much of Western thought, this work is credited to Hermes, an ancient Egyptian sage who lived around 3000 B.C. and so revered that he was granted the title "Trismegistus" meaning "Thrice-great."Providing a fascinating mystical introduction to the philosophy of ancient Egypt that has influenced and shaped our world for five millennia, The Hermetica is a book for anyone interested in this lasting civilization or in the knowledge of sacred traditions.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • The hermetica: the lost wisdom of the pharaohsJ.P. Tarcher/Putnam1999-01-01

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