Isbn: 9798170956883 - corpus hermeticism made simple: a complete guide to the foundational text of western hermetic philosophy (2 Ergebnisse)

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - THE ANCIENT HERMETIC WISDOM-EXPLAINED CLEARLY.What did the ancient followers of Hermes Trismegistus believe about God, the cosmos, the human soul, divine Mind, spiritual rebirth, and immortality The Corpus Hermeticum Made Simple opens the door to one of the most fascinating bodies of philosophical and mystical literature to survive from the ancient world-without requiring you to be a specialist in Greek philosophy, ancient religion, or Western esotericism.Written in clear, accessible language, this guide takes you behind the famous name of Hermes Trismegistus and into the ideas that shaped centuries of Western thought.Inside, you will discover: Who Hermes Trismegistus was and why his teachings became so influentialHow Hermetic thought emerged in Hellenistic Egypt and developed within the philosophical world of late antiquityThe vision of Poimandres and the Hermetic account of creation and humanityThe nature of Nous-the Divine Mind and its importance in Hermetic philosophyThe Seven Spheres and the ancient Hermetic vision of the cosmosGnosis, ignorance, and the knowledge of GodHermetic rebirth and the transformation of consciousnessDeath, the soul, and immortalityThe Asclepius and the famous Lament of EgyptThe similarities and differences between Hermeticism and GnosticismHow Hermetic philosophy influenced Renaissance thinkers, alchemy, astrology, magic, and the Western occult traditionPractical ways to approach contemplation and the Hermetic philosophy todayBut this book does more than summarize ancient teachings.It separates ancient Hermetic philosophy from later occult interpretations, helping you understand what belongs to the original Hermetic writings and what developed centuries afterward.Whether you are completely new to Hermeticism, curious about the Corpus Hermeticum, exploring ancient philosophy, or looking for a clearer understanding of Western esoteric traditions, this book gives you a structured path into a complex subject.You do not need to be a scholar to begin.Open these pages and discover the ideas behind one of history's most enduring philosophical traditions.Read. Contemplate. Understand the Hermetic world.…