{"product_id":"9780892811861","title":"The Way of Hermes: New Translations of The Corpus Hermeticum and The Definitions of Hermes Trismegistus to Asclepius","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eSalaman, Clement; van Oyen, Dorine; Wharton, William D.; Mahé, Jean-Pierre\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInner Traditions\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/30\/2004\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003ePaperback edition of the recent translation of the esoteric masterpiece, including the first English translation of \u003ci\u003eThe Definitions of Hermes Trismegistus to Asclepius \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e• A resource for scholars and religious seekers alike \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e• \u003ci\u003eThe Definitions of Hermes Trismegistus to Asclepius\u003c\/i\u003e provides new insights into the actual workings of the gnostic spiritual path \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Corpus Hermeticum,\u003c\/i\u003e a powerful fusion of Greek and Egyptian thought, is one of the cornerstones of the Western esoteric tradition. A collection of short philosophical treatises, it was written in Greek between the first and third centuries C.E. and translated into Latin during the Renaissance by the great scholar and philosopher Marsilio Ficino. These treatises were central to the spiritual work of hermetic societies in Late Antique Alexandria (200-700 C.E.) and aimed to awaken gnosis, the direct realization of the unity of the individual and the Supreme. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIn addition to this new translation of \u003ci\u003eThe Corpus Hermeticum\u003c\/i\u003e, which seeks to reflect the inspirational intent of the original, \u003ci\u003eThe Way of Hermes\u003c\/i\u003e includes the first English translation of the recently rediscovered manuscript \u003ci\u003eof The Definitions of Hermes Trismegistus to Asclepius,\u003c\/i\u003e a collection of aphorisms used by the hermetic student to strengthen the mind during meditation. With the proper mental orientation, a state of pure perception can be achieved in which the true face of God appears. This document is of enormous value to the contemporary student of gnostic studies for its insights into the actual workings of this spiritual path.","brand":"Inner Traditions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43372986892543,"sku":"9780892811861","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/9780892811861_s600x595.jpg?v=1777045109","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/de\/products\/9780892811861","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}