Hermetica

"Hermetica" stands as a monumental scholarly achievement in the study of ancient Western esotericism. This third volume of Walter Scott's comprehensive edition provides an in-depth exploration of the philosophical and religious texts attributed to the legendary figure Hermes Trismegistus. These writings, which date back to the early centuries of the Common Era, form the foundation of the Hermetic tradition, blending elements of Greek philosophy, Egyptian theology, and early mystical thought.

In this volume, the focus is placed on detailed commentary and the critical analysis of fragments that constitute the Hermetic corpus. The work examines the nature of the divine, the structure of the cosmos, and the soul's path to spiritual liberation. Scott's rigorous academic approach illuminates the historical and intellectual context of these teachings, which had a profound influence on Neoplatonism, Gnosticism, and later Renaissance thought. "Hermetica" remains an essential resource for students and scholars of ancient religion, philosophy, and the history of ideas, offering a window into a complex system of thought that has captivated thinkers for nearly two millennia.

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