The Corpus Hermeticum, Hermes Trismegistus
The Corpus Hermeticum, Hermes Trismegistus
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The Corpus Hermeticum

Author: Hermes Trismegistus

Narrator: James Harrington

Unabridged: 2 hr 30 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/08/2024


Synopsis

"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. Read in English, unabridged.

Reviews

The text is obviously beyond reviews. The more I read into it, the sadder I became knowing that such incredible book was about to end. I asked myself 'What else will I be reading from now on? There are hardly any more books of this type left that I'm able to obtain. What am I going to do for knowled......more

Goodreads review by Desiree

very interesting concepts. thought-provoking, though for students seeking a text with language closer to modern English, yet still touching on Hermetic teachings with weight and understanding; i recommend reading 'the Kybalion'.......more

Goodreads review by Claudia

This is a very old book. One of the oldest surviving Hermetic manuscripts is the Papyrus Vindobonensis Graeca 29456, which dates to the end of the 2nd century AD. This is the review of Mead's translation. This book is described by its editors as the key work standing between the ancient Greek civili......more

Habiendo sido criada dentro de la religión cristiana (protestante), y habiendome alejado de las prácticas dogmáticas hace años. Me he propuesto leer e investigar sobre distintas religiones. Corpus Hermeticum me ha parecido bastante similar a la biblia y la idea de Hermes Trismegisto me ha parecido u......more