Hermetica. The Ancient Greek And Latin Writings Which Contain Religious Or Philosophic Teachings Ascribed To Hermes Trismegistus. ( Vol. 1: Introduction, Texts, and Translation ).
Boston: Shambhala, 1985. Reprint. Softcover. Octavo. Volume I only (of four). 550pp. The Shambhala facsimile reprint of the 1924 edition of this collection of the 'Hermetica': the extraordinary collection of writings ascribed to Hermes Trismegistus, the Greek name for the legendary teacher, prophet and scribe deified by the Egyptians as the god Thoth and known to the Hebrews as Enoch. Volume I is the essential volume as it contains the original Greek and Latin texts of the "Hermetica" as well as the translations and notes. (Volumes II and III - not included here - provide extra commentaries on the Corpus Hermeticum, the Asclepius and the Strobaeus whilst Volume IV provides Testimonia as well as addenda to the notes on the earlier texts). Hint of shelf-wear, very light bump to top corner at rear, otherwise appears unread, and thus a tight, near-Fine copy. Volume I ONLY. Item #70008
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