The Hermetica

The Lost Wisdom of the Pharaohs

De: Tim Freke, Peter Gandy

Narrado por: Brian Arens

The first easily accessible translation of the esoteric writings that inspired some of the world's greatest artists, scientists, and philosophers.

Here is an essential digest of the Greco-Egyptian writings attributed to the legendary sage-god Hermes Trismegistus (Greek for thrice-greatest Hermes), a combination of the Egyptian Thoth and the Greek Hermes.

The figure of Hermes was venerated as a great and mythical teacher in the ancient world, and was rediscovered by the finest minds of the Renaissance. The writings attributed to his hand are a time capsule of Egyptian and Greek esoteric philosophy and have influenced figures including Blake, Newton, Milton, Shelley, Shakespeare, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, and Jung.

Providing a fascinating introduction to the intersection of the Egyptian and Hellenic cultures and the magico-religious ideas of the antique world, The Hermetica is a marvelous volume for anyone interested in understanding the West's roots in mystical thought.

The Hermetica is expertly narrated by Brian Arens, an listener favorite.

Produced and published by Echo Point Books & Media, an independent bookseller in Brattleboro, Vermont.

©1997 Timothy Freke and Peter Gandy (P)2024 Echo Point Books & Media, LLC

Very Good Overview of Hermetica

I enjoyed this overview and commentary on the actual text which follows the commentary. Now that I have a overview of the subject matter, I can study more detailed text and fill in the details and get a deeper understanding of the subject matter. I read along with the actual book while listening to the audible version.

Enjoyable

I really enjoyed listening to this book. It’s very fascinating to hear the many different perspectives of the past.

Interesting!

Everything made sense to me except from “we are all mind”. I don’t know why 🧐

Mind Blown

Give it a listen! If you understand it, phenomenal! If not, come back to it! But whatever you do, don't stop looking.

Brilliant interpretation

A superb summary, that’s easily digestible. Listen with an open mind and grand things will be revealed.

Beautiful, Absolutely Beautiful

I will for sure be listening to this book again. No words can truly explain how much I love this book.

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To me this is pretty clearly where Christianity got it's perspective on life. The Hermetica even has the same feel. written and edited by many over the millennia. you use this as a basis and rewrite some ancient sumerian tales...B..I...B...L...E!

Really good introduction

It is hard to know where to start with this topic. I wish I had read this first. It isn’t what you’re looking for if you want a hardcore academic work. But it is easy, simple, and enjoyable. Then it will be easier if you move deeper. Good historical notes and introductions.

Great summation

I liked the summations and extra info given by the authors. Definitely a title I will be listening to many times.

The Pagans have made known all of this.

The Pagans have made known all of this. They have discovered the art of healing the body, they have also made known the art of healing the soul; they have filled the earth with settled forms of government and with wisdom which is the highest good. Without Paganism the world would be empty and miserable.”