The Virgin of the World (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169204294)

The Virgin of the World is a collection of ancient Egyptian texts, believed to have been written by the legendary Hermes Trismegistus. The book is a philosophical and spiritual treatise that explores the nature of the universe, the origins of humanity, and the relationship between humans and the divine.The texts in the book are presented as a series of dialogues between Hermes and his disciples, in which they discuss topics such as the nature of God, the creation of the world, and the role of humanity in the cosmos. The book also contains a series of allegorical stories and myths that illustrate these concepts.The Virgin of the World is a key text in the Hermetic tradition, which was a philosophical and spiritual movement that emerged in Egypt during the Hellenistic period. The Hermetic tradition was heavily influenced by ancient Egyptian religion and philosophy, as well as by Greek and Roman philosophy.The book has had a profound influence on Western esotericism, and has been studied by scholars and practitioners of various spiritual and mystical traditions. It is considered to be a foundational text in the study of Hermeticism, and is still widely read and studied today.THIS 48 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Virgin of the World of Hermes Mercurius Trismegistus, by Hermes . To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564596729.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: Hermes, Hermes Mercurius Trismegistus
ISBN-10: 1169204295
ISBN-13: 9781169204294
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.68lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d