Virgin of the World of Hermes Mercurius Trismegistus (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162565316)

""Virgin of the World of Hermes Mercurius Trismegistus"" is a book translated and annotated by Anna Bonus Kingsford. The book is a collection of Hermetic texts that explore the nature of the universe, the gods, and the relationship between humanity and divinity. The texts were originally written in Greek and Egyptian during the Hellenistic period, and they were later translated into Latin during the Renaissance. The book contains a mixture of philosophical, mystical, and cosmological ideas, and it is considered to be one of the most important works of Hermetic literature. Kingsford's translation and commentary provide a deeper understanding of the texts and their significance, making this book an essential read for anyone interested in ancient philosophy and spirituality.1885. Contents: The Hermetic books; Hermetic system and the significance of its present revival; Intro to Virgin of the World; The Virgin of the World; Asclepios on Initiation; Definitions of Asclepios; The fragments.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: 1162565314
ISBN-13: 9781162565316
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 194
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.76lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.41d