The Divine Pymander and other writings of Hermes Trismegistus.
New York, NY: Samuel Weiser Inc., 1972. Reprint. Softcover. Octavo. xxiv + 170pp. Notes. A complete reprint of the 1882 edition. From the publisher: "Hermes Trismegistus was an Egyptian sage, or succession of sages, whom the Greeks identified with the Egyptian God Thoth. He was the custodian of wisdom, learning and literature and was known as "Thrice-Greatest" due to his great learning and rank as Philosopher, Priest and King. The teachings of Hermes deal with astrology, priestly education, temple ritual and medicine. The Divine Pymander is a collection of dialogues giving an account of the creation of the world reminiscent of Genesis and anticipating the great Judao-Christian scriptural tradition. The Pymander, meaning guide or shepherd of men, gives instructions to Hermes the sage, in the capacity of Divine Teacher to human students. ... In addition to a translation of the pymanders themselves, this edition contains excerpts from the works of Hermes made by Stobaeus in the fifth or sixth century and a section on references to Hermes in the works of the early Church fathers such as Justin Martyr and Cyprian." Covers a bit rubbed, spine faded and spine ends chafed, paper toned, unmarked. Overall a clean VG+ copy. Item #63123
ISBN: 0877281939
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