The Corpus Hermeticum

Emerging from the rich spiritual and philosophical ferment of Hellenic Egypt in the early Christian era, The Corpus Hermeticum stands as the foundational text of the Hermetic tradition. Long misattributed to an ancient pre-Christian origin, these writings were preserved through centuries under the belief that they anticipated Christian teachings. In reality, they reflect a unique synthesis of Greek philosophical thought, Egyptian religious ideas, and early Gnostic currents.

This volume pres...