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by Anna Kingsford (Author), Edward Maitland (Author)
Ancient wisdom, lost teachings, and the spiritual philosophy of Hermes Trismegistus brought together in a remarkable collection of esoteric texts.
Hidden for centuries within the Western esoteric tradition, these remarkable writings attributed to Hermes Trismegistus explore the deepest questions of existence: the origin of the cosmos, the nature of the soul, and the spiritual laws governing the universe.
This volume presents a rich collection of ancient texts closely related to hermetic philosophy, including the celebrated dialogue of Isis and Horus on creation, the treatise known as Asclepios, the Definitions of Asclepios, and numerous traditional fragments associated with the Corpus Hermeticum.
Translated by Anna Kingsford and Edward Maitland and accompanied by important introductory essays, this edition offers both the original texts and a clear introduction to their symbolic and philosophical meaning. Their work helped revive interest in ancient spiritual traditions and influenced the development of modern esoteric thought.
Mysterious, profound, and intellectually stimulating, this collection remains essential reading for anyone interested in ancient wisdom, esotericism, and spiritual philosophy.
