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Hermetica V3: The Ancient Greek and Latin Writings Which Contain Religious or Philosophic Teachings Ascribed to Hermes Trismegistus

Hermetica V3: The Ancient Greek and Latin Writings Which Contain Religious or Philosophic Teachings Ascribed to Hermes Trismegistus

Scott, Walter

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ISBN10: 1169365124
ISBN13: 9781169365124
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 640
Weight: 2.90
Height: 1.38 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Hermetica V3 is a collection of ancient Greek and Latin writings that are believed to contain religious or philosophical teachings ascribed to the mythical figure of Hermes Trismegistus. The book is edited and translated by Walter Scott, a renowned scholar of classical literature. The Hermetica is a body of literature that has been influential in the development of Western esotericism, and it contains teachings on topics such as cosmology, metaphysics, and the nature of the divine. This volume includes a variety of texts, including the Asclepius, which is a dialogue between Hermes and Asclepius on the nature of the universe and the human soul, and the Definitions of Hermes Trismegistus, which provide a series of aphorisms on topics such as the nature of reality and the importance of self-knowledge. The book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of philosophy, religion, or mysticism.Notes on the Latin Asclepius and the Hermetic Excerpts of Stobaeus. Volume 1 ISBN 1564594815, Volume 2 ISBN 1564594823, Volume 4 ISBN 156459484X.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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