{"product_id":"the-hermetica-the-lost-wisdom-of-the-pharaohs-paperback","title":"The Hermetica: The Lost Wisdom of the Pharaohs - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTimothy Freke\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePeter Gandy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe first easily accessible translation of the esoteric writings that inspired some of the world's greatest artists, scientists, and philosophers.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Providing a fascinating introduction to the intersection of the Egyptian and Hellenic cultures and the magico-religious ideas of the antique world, \u003ci\u003eThe Hermetica\u003c\/i\u003e is a marvelous volume for anyone interested in understanding the West's roots in mystical thought.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTimothy Freke\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of many books on mystical philosophy, including The \u003cb\u003eTao Te Ching\u003c\/b\u003e and, with \u003cb\u003ePeter Gandy\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eThe Complete Guide to World Mysticism\u003c\/b\u003e. He lives in England.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 7 x 4.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 26, 2008\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51771316470048,"sku":"9781585426928","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/92fb67697aaabd3b4603a66abf80d5ea.webp?v=1780384505","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-hermetica-the-lost-wisdom-of-the-pharaohs-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}