{"product_id":"the-way-of-hermes-new-translations-of-the-corpus-hermeticum-and-the-definitions-of-hermes-trismegistus-to-asclepius-9780892811861","title":"The Way of Hermes: New Translations of the Corpus Hermeticum and the Definitions of Hermes Trismegistus to Asclepius","description":"Paperback edition of the recent translation of the esoteric masterpiece, including the first English translation of \u003ci\u003eThe Definitions of Hermes Trismegistus to Asclepius \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- A resource for scholars and religious seekers alike \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- \u003ci\u003eThe Definitions of Hermes Trismegistus to Asclepius\u003c\/i\u003e provides new insights into the actual workings of the gnostic spiritual path \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Corpus Hermeticum, \u003c\/i\u003e a powerful fusion of Greek and Egyptian thought, is one of the cornerstones of the Western esoteric tradition. A collection of short philosophical treatises, it was written in Greek between the first and third centuries C.E. and translated into Latin during the Renaissance by the great scholar and philosopher Marsilio Ficino. These treatises were central to the spiritual work of hermetic societies in Late Antique Alexandria (200-700 C.E.) and aimed to awaken gnosis, the direct realization of the unity of the individual and the Supreme. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn addition to this new translation of \u003ci\u003eThe Corpus Hermeticum\u003c\/i\u003e, which seeks to reflect the inspirational intent of the original, \u003ci\u003eThe Way of Hermes\u003c\/i\u003e includes the first English translation of the recently rediscovered manuscript \u003ci\u003eof The Definitions of Hermes Trismegistus to Asclepius, \u003c\/i\u003e a collection of aphorisms used by the hermetic student to strengthen the mind during meditation. With the proper mental orientation, a state of pure perception can be achieved in which the true face of God appears. This document is of enormous value to the contemporary student of gnostic studies for its insights into the actual workings of this spiritual path.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-297940\"\u003eClement Salaman\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Inner Traditions International\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/30\/2004\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 132\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.41lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.12h x 5.48w x 0.36d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780892811861\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0892811862\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-OCC\"\u003eBody, Mind \u0026amp; Spirit\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-OCC012000\"\u003eMysticism\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-PHI\"\u003ePhilosophy\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-PHI013000\"\u003eMetaphysics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-OCC\"\u003eBody, Mind \u0026amp; Spirit\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-OCC016000\"\u003eOccultism\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClement Salaman is the editor of the English translation of \u003ci\u003eThe Letters of Marsilio Ficino\u003c\/i\u003e. Dorine van Oyen is a lecturer on hermetic studies in Amsterdam. William D. Wharton teaches classical history, languages, and philosophy in Boston. Jean-Pierre Mahé is correspondent of the Académie des Inscriptions et Belles Lettres, Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Inner Traditions International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44412942647435,"sku":"9780892811861","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5100\/7115\/files\/img_2bd684a5-8aaa-4cf9-96ef-64a7cb367f4f.jpg?v=1761235192","url":"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/products\/the-way-of-hermes-new-translations-of-the-corpus-hermeticum-and-the-definitions-of-hermes-trismegistus-to-asclepius-9780892811861","provider":"CA Corrections Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}