Publisher's Synopsis
The Early Hermetic Philosophy by F. Sherwood Taylor is a comprehensive exploration of the ancient philosophical and spiritual tradition of Hermeticism. The book traces the origins of Hermetic thought back to ancient Egypt and examines its influence on Greek philosophy and early Christianity. Taylor delves into the teachings of the Hermetic texts, including the Corpus Hermeticum, and explores their themes of divine unity, the nature of the universe, and the role of the human soul. He also examines the impact of Hermeticism on Renaissance thought and its continuing relevance in modern spirituality. This book provides a thorough and insightful introduction to the rich history and philosophy of Hermeticism.THIS 26 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Alchemists, Founders of Modern Chemistry, by F. Sherwood Taylor. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 156459002X.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
