The Corpus Hermeticum (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169222489)

The Corpus Hermeticum is a collection of mystical and philosophical texts that were attributed to Hermes Trismegistus, a legendary figure in ancient Greek and Egyptian mythology. These texts were believed to contain the wisdom of the gods and were highly influential in the development of Western esotericism and occultism. This particular edition of The Corpus Hermeticum is translated and edited by G.R.S. Mead, a prominent scholar of Gnosticism and Hermeticism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Mead's translation is considered to be one of the most accurate and comprehensive versions of the text available in English. The book is divided into 17 chapters, each of which contains a separate text from The Corpus Hermeticum. These texts cover a wide range of topics, including the nature of the universe, the role of humanity in creation, and the path to spiritual enlightenment. Throughout the book, Mead provides extensive commentary and analysis of the texts, drawing on his extensive knowledge of ancient philosophy, mythology, and religion. He also includes an introduction that provides historical context for The Corpus Hermeticum and discusses its significance in the development of Western thought. Overall, The Corpus Hermeticum by Mead is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of Western esotericism and the development of mystical and philosophical traditions.This would be the version translated by Blavatsky enthusiast G.R.S. Mead. Hopefully, nobody was stuck in the middle of an alchemy session waiting for vital details the other version (q.v.) lacked.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: G. R. S. Mead
ISBN-10: 116922248X
ISBN-13: 9781169222489
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 72
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 10.20h x 7.20w x 0.70d