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2+ YearsPublisher | Tarcher |
ISBN 13 | 9781585426928 |
ISBN 10 | 158542692X |
Author | Timothy Freke |
Language | English |
Book Subtitle | The Lost Wisdom Of The Pharaohs |
Book Description | 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. |
About the Author | Timothy Freke and Peter Gandy are the authors of the widely popular books The Jesus Mysteries, Jesus and the Lost Goddess, and The Laughing Jesus. |
Language | English |
Publication Date | 39808 |
Number of Pages | 192 |
The Hermetica Paperback English by Timothy Freke - 39808