Corpus Hermetica, Hermes Mercurius Trismegistus
Corpus Hermetica, Hermes Mercurius Trismegistus
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Corpus Hermetica

Author: Hermes Mercurius Trismegistus

Narrator: Tom Prodehl

Unabridged: 3 hr 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Surreal

Published: 11/04/2020


Synopsis

Corpus Hermetica are Egyptian Greek wisdom texts from the second century or earlier that are mostly presented as dialogues in which a teacher, generally identified as Hermes Trismegistus, enlightens a disciple. The texts form the basis of Hermeticism. They discuss the divine, the cosmos, mind, and nature. Some touch upon alchemy, astrology, and related concepts.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Brian

It's hard to comment on this book because so much is written poetically and so much of it seems inconsistent. Even the clarification within the text just leads to more conflict and contradiction. In general, I like the ideas about personal transcendence beyond the limitations of the material world a......more

A very good guide but your own consciousness and intuition is needed, there are many mismatches that tend to invalidate previous descriptions and perceptions presenting subjectivity and terms addressed to that specific period would be good to be taken into account.......more

Goodreads review by Paige

Thought there was more to it. Not impressed.......more

Goodreads review by Jason

A life changing look at religious texts. Far and away the oldest book I've read. It's Greek text of hermits that somehow found its way into modern times.......more