The Hermetic Fragment Kore Kosmou the Virgin of the World (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169379893)

The Hermetic Fragment Kore Kosmou The Virgin of the World by Anna Bonus Kingsford is a book that explores the teachings of Hermeticism and the ancient Egyptian goddess Isis. The book is a translation of a fragment of a Hermetic text called Kore Kosmou, which is said to have been written by Hermes Trismegistus, the legendary figure who is credited with founding the Hermetic tradition. The text is divided into two parts. The first part, Kore Kosmou, is a series of teachings on the nature of the universe and the spiritual path that one must follow in order to attain enlightenment. The second part, The Virgin of the World, is a dialogue between Isis and her son Horus, in which they discuss the nature of the universe and the role of humanity in it.Throughout the book, Kingsford provides commentary and analysis of the text, drawing on her own knowledge of Hermeticism and the esoteric traditions of the West. She also explores the symbolism of the goddess Isis and the significance of her role in ancient Egyptian religion.Overall, The Hermetic Fragment Kore Kosmou The Virgin of the World is a fascinating exploration of the Hermetic tradition and the ancient wisdom that it contains. It is a must-read for anyone interested in esoteric spirituality and the mysteries of the universe.THIS 18 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Credo of Christendom and other Addresses and Essays on Esoteric Christianity, by Anna Bonus Kingsford. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564594467.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: Anna Bonus Kingsford, Edward Maitland
ISBN-10: 1169379893
ISBN-13: 9781169379893
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 20
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.77lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.25d