Fragments From The Hermetic Books - Hardcover

by Coulson Turnbull (Author)

Fragments From The Hermetic Books is a book written by Turnbull and Coulson that explores the teachings and philosophy of the Hermetic tradition. The Hermetic tradition is a spiritual and philosophical movement that originated in ancient Egypt and Greece, and is based on the teachings of the Egyptian god Hermes Trismegistus, who was believed to be a wise teacher and a master of alchemy, astrology, and other esoteric arts.The book is a collection of fragments from various Hermetic texts, including the Corpus Hermeticum, the Asclepius, and the Emerald Tablet. These texts contain teachings on a wide range of topics, including the nature of the universe, the relationship between the divine and the human, the workings of the mind and soul, and the practice of spiritual transformation and enlightenment.The authors provide commentary and analysis on these fragments, drawing on their own knowledge of Hermetic philosophy and the history of the tradition. They also explore the influence of Hermeticism on other spiritual and philosophical traditions, such as Gnosticism, Neoplatonism, and the Renaissance.Overall, Fragments From The Hermetic Books is a fascinating and insightful exploration of one of the most important and influential spiritual traditions in Western history. It offers valuable insights into the nature of the universe and the human experience, and provides a rich and complex framework for understanding the mysteries of life and existence.THIS 28 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Divine Language of Celestial Correspondences, by Coulson Turnbull. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564598284.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.