Hermetica: Volume Three
“Hermetica: Volume Three” by Walter Scott, published by Shambhala on May 1, 2001, is a significant addition to the classic four-volume work first released in 1924. This edition encompasses various Greek and Latin writings attributed to Hermes Trismegistus, accompanied by Scott’s extensive notes, commentary, and addenda. The writings are presented as records of intimate discussions between a teacher and his disciples, set in Egypt during the Roman Empire, where the influence of Greek philosophy, particularly Platonism, is evident.
Readers will find a rich exploration of religious and philosophical teachings that challenge orthodox beliefs, reflecting the intellectual climate of the time. This volume includes the translator’s commentary on the Latin “Asclepius” and Hermetic excerpts from Stobaeus. The work delves into themes of mysticism and the intersection of philosophy and spirituality, making it a valuable resource for those interested in ancient thought and its historical context. With 640 pages, this edition is available in English and offers a comprehensive view of the Hermetic tradition.
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First published in 1924, this classic four-volume work contains various Greek and Latin writings of religious or philosophic teachings ascribed to Hermes Trismegistus, with Walter Scott’s extensive notes, commentary, and addenda.
It is said that these teachings are records of private, intimate talks between a teacher and one or two of his disciples. The setting was in Egypt under the Roman Empire, among men who had received some instruction in Greek philosophy, and especially the Platonism of the period, but were not content with merely accepting and repeating the dogmas of the orthodox philosophic religion that would better satisfy their needs.
Included here is the translator’s commentary on the Latin Asclepius and the Hermetic excerpts of Stobaeus. Volumes I, II, and IV of Hermetica, which contain Scott’s translation, his notes on the Corpus Hermeticum, and testimonia, addenda, indices, are also published by Shambhala.
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