The Tradition of Hermes Trismegistus
Author | : Christian H. Bull |
Publisher | : BRILL |
Total Pages | : 548 |
Release | : 2018-09-24 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789004370845 |
ISBN-13 | : 9004370846 |
Rating | : 4/5 (846 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Tradition of Hermes Trismegistus written by Christian H. Bull and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2018-09-24 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Tradition of Hermes Trismegistus , Christian H. Bull argues that the actual authors behind the treatises attributed to Hermes Trismegistus were Hellenized Egyptian priests in charge of small groups practicing spiritual exercises, initiatory rituals, and devotional hymns.