Hermetica V4: The Ancient Greek and Latin Writings Which Contain Religious or Philosophic Teachings Ascribed to Hermes Trismegistus (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169364011)

Hermetica V4 is a book that contains a collection of ancient Greek and Latin writings that are believed to contain religious or philosophical teachings ascribed to Hermes Trismegistus. The book is authored by Walter Scott, who has compiled and translated these writings for the modern reader. The Hermetica is a collection of texts that date back to the early centuries of the Common Era and are attributed to Hermes Trismegistus, a legendary figure who was believed to be a combination of the Greek god Hermes and the Egyptian god Thoth. The texts cover a wide range of topics, including cosmology, theology, alchemy, and magic. They have had a significant influence on Western esotericism and have been studied by scholars and practitioners of various spiritual traditions. Hermetica V4 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Western spirituality and the esoteric traditions that have shaped it.Testimonia with Introduction, Addenda and Indices by A.S. Furguson. Volume 1 ISBN 1564594815, Volume 2 ISBN 1564594823, Volume 3 ISBN 1564594831.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.

Author: Walter Scott
ISBN-10: 1169364012
ISBN-13: 9781169364011
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 626
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.85lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.31d