From the sands of Alexandria via the Renaissance palaces of the
Medicis, to our own times, this spiritual adventure story traces the
profound influence of Hermes Trismegistus -- the 'thrice-great one',
as he was often called -- on the western mind. For centuries his name
ranked among the most illustrious of the ancient world. Considered by
some a contemporary of Moses and a forerunner of Christ, this almost
mythical figure arose in fourth century BC Alexandria, from a fusion
of the Egyptian god Thoth and the Greek god Hermes. Master of magic,
writing, science, and philosophy, Hermes was thought to have walked
with gods and be the source of the divine wisdom granted to man at the
dawn of time. Gary Lachman has written many books exploring ancient
traditions for the modern mind. In The Quest for Hermes Trismegistus,
he brings to life the mysterious character of this great spiritual
guide, exposing the many theories and stories surrounding him, and
revitalizing his teachings for the modern world. Through centuries of
wars, conquests and religious persecutions, the fragile pages of the
teachings of Hermes Trismegistus have still survived. This is a book
for all thinkers and enquirers who want to recover that lost knowledge
and awaken a shift in human consciousness.
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ISBN
9780863158490
Publisert
2016
Utgiver
Vendor
Floris Books
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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