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The Book of Hermetica is the definitive collection of the
most pivotal texts of hermetic wisdom.
It includes the three most critical books in the cannon—
Corpus Hermeticum, The Emerald Tablet, and The Kybalion.
Corpus Hermeticum and The Emerald Tablet
are both attributed to Hermes Trismegistus and were written between
100-300 BCE. These works form the foundation of hermetic wisdom,
expounding on philosophy, religion, magic, and alchemy.
The Kybalion was written much later, in the 20th century, and
explores the seven basic hermetic principles. Faithfully reproduced
in The Book of Hermetica, these esoteric writings have
inspired great minds throughout the ages—everyone from Newton and
Milton to Leonardo da Vinci and Jung—and modern readers will find
their pages equally fascinating.
The Book of Hermetica
is the perfect introduction to the mysteries of hermeticism and
essential reading for anyone interested in understanding western
mystical thought through the ages.
About the Author
Hermes Trismegistus is a legendary figure associated with the Greek
god Hermes and Egyptian god Toth. The two gods were understood to be
one and the same; the figure of Hermes Trismegistus arose from this
syncretism, and can also be found in Islamic writings. Writings
attributed to Hermes Trismegistus form the basis of hermeticism which
became popular during the Middle Ages and Renaissance, when it was
associated with astrology, magic, alchemy, and philosophy.
The identity of the Three Initiates has been the
subject of much secrecy and rumor since The Kybalion first
appeared at the beginning of the twentieth century. It is now believed
that William Walker Atkinson was one of or perhaps the sole author of
the book. Born in 1862, Atkinson was a pioneer of the New Thought
movement who wrote an estimated 100 books during his lifetime.
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