, Publisher For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions. I plan to reread it several times as well as other books on the subject. Site Map | You must sign in to add this item to your wishlist. Clement Salaman is a lecturer and retired teacher,. google_ad_height = 90; , Word Wise Information printed inside takes minimal space on the tiny pages. Nevertheless, its evocation of foreign invasions, slaughters, inversion of moral values, and exaltation of traditional piety are rather close to our Hermetic oracle. However, a Latin version survived, of which this volume is a translation. As in the Perfect Discourse, the text has two parts: it anticipates a catastrophe and the gradual restoration of order. London: Duckworth, 2007. There are no products in your shopping cart. : It will make you ponder life deeply, and hopefully show you the way to your true self. , Page numbers source ISBN var months=new Array(13); Catalogue 272 is devoted to all disciplines that fall within the category: Hermetica. Site by Bibliopolis. Birger A. Pearson writes, "The extended apocalypse on the fate of Egypt is of special interest. [4], https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Definitions_of_Hermes_Trismegistus_to_Asclepius&oldid=1075277132, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 4 March 2022, at 21:19. Bibliography and index. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. , Lending /* Leaderboard-bot */ Easy introduction to esoterica and Hermes T. Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2013. Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2022. describes the most profound philosophical questions in the form of a conversation about secrets: the nature of the One, the role of the gods, and the stature of the human being. Pages not bound falling out! Also i felt like the introduction was really long, again especially if you have already read the corpus, you would know of the history of the hermetic philosophy. . Information printed inside takes minimal space on the tiny pages. Octavo. so i felt like that introduction was LONG and unnecessary. Please try your request again later. Not only does this work offer spiritual guidance, but it is also a valuable insight into the minds and emotions of the Egyptians in ancient and classical times. The Latin Asclepius, sometimes attributed to Apuleius, provides us with a complete version of the work. : Jean-Pierre Mah writes (The Nag Hammadi Scriptures, pp. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. You are on the United States site. Please sign in or create an account. "Excerpt from the Perfect Discourse (Asclepius 21-29)." Enter a keyword, name, or email address to search for a wish list.

First edition. months[1]="Jan."; View cart for details. The Greek original, lost since classical times, is thought to date from the 2nd or 3rd century AD. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club thats right for you for free. Not even close BEWARE NO REFUND EVER GIVEN! , Language Not only does this work offer spiritual guidance, but it is also a valuable insight into the minds and emotions of the Egyptians in ancient and classical times. , Bloomsbury Academic; 1st edition (November 1, 2013), Publication date Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 9, 2015. .orange-text-color {color: #FE971E;} Discover additional details about the events, people, and places in your book, with Wikipedia integration. months[2]="Feb."; There was a problem loading your book clubs. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Something went wrong. Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2020. : var time=new Date();

, X-Ray if (year < 2000) Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! months[3]="Mar. months[7]="July"; google_ad_slot = "4364046558"; Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. (Ancient Gnosticism, p. 289), Go to the Chronological List of all Early Christian Writings, One of them is on his way to the Netherlands as a Christmas present. Hermes is said to have influenced people who have influenced me, such as Meister Eckhart and Ralph Waldo Emerson. The Perfect Discourse of Hermes Trismegistus. But more to the point is the influence reflected in it of apocalypses composed in Upper Egypt in which the establishment of the city of Alexandria and Greek reule by the Macedonian Ptolemies are vigorously attacked. The Definitions of Hermes Trismegistus to Asclepius is a collection of aphorisms attributed to the legendary Hellenistic figure Hermes Trismegistus (a syncretic combination of the Greek god Hermes and the Egyptian god Thoth), most likely dating to the first century CE. Try again. The Lamentations of Ipou-our, from that period, is not exactly a prediction. So I decided to read a bit about him and began with this little book. Copyright 1995-2022 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Learn more. Moreover, the Hermetic author of the Perfect Discourse revisits the Egyptian myth of successive births of the cosmos in the light of Greek physics and philosophy. The Asclepius is one of two philosophical books ascribed to the legendary sage of Ancient Egypt, Hermes Trismegistus, who was believed in classical and renaissance times to have lived shortly after Moses. It really only gets deep at around number 10, but even then it is simply a repeat of what is already in the corpus and the definitions of hermes to asclepius. Had to read for history course, was actually not a bad read.

so that is why i gave the book a 4 star, as that LONG introduction really was unnecessary, and could have been avoided if this was compiled with the corpus hermeticum considered that this is the companion book. .orange-text-color {font-weight:bold; color: #FE971E;}View high quality images that let you zoom in to take a closer look. .orange-text-color {font-weight:bold; color: #FE971E;}Enjoy features only possible in digital start reading right away, carry your library with you, adjust the font, create shareable notes and highlights, and more. Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2020. If you haveother faves by these authors that aren't on our list, please feel encouraged to buy them and put "For NC Women's Prison Books" in the order notes! The Corpus Hermeticum: Initiation Into Hermetics, The Hermetica Of Hermes Trismegistus, The Hermetica: The Lost Wisdom of the Pharaohs, Hermetica: The Greek Corpus Hermeticum and the Latin Asclepius in a New English Translation, with Notes and Introduction, The Emerald Tablet of Hermes & The Kybalion: Two Classic Books on Hermetic Philosophy. :

[ HERMES TRISMEGISTUS ] , Edited and Translated by Clement Salaman . Most of them use the left side of the brain only and forgot to combine knowledge with intuition! var lmonth=months[time.getMonth() + 1]; The Greek original, lost since classical times, is thought to date from the 2nd or 3rd century AD. Discover more of the authors books, see similar authors, read author blogs and more. Softcover. Like its companion, the. Head hereto order books, and if you don't know this organization, check them out! The Greek original, lost since classical times, is thought to date from the 2nd or 3rd century AD. Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- Top picked items. The world's destruction in a conflagration is followed by a new cycle in which the world is restored and given a new beginning. See book size 99 pages TINY PAGES SEE PIC SIZE COMPARISON. You have successfully signed up to our Classical Studies & Archaeology newsletter. Appears unread. Unable to add item to List. Great to add to my collection, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 9, 2016. Every morning is a new arrival. google_ad_width = 728; Enjoy browsing! These ebooks can only be redeemed by recipients in the US. Sorry to see you go You have unsubscribed to our Classical Studies & Archaeology newsletter. [1], The work has mainly been preserved in a sixth-century CE Armenian translation, but the Greek original likely goes back to the first century CE. From the publisher: ""The Asclepius" is one of two philosophical books ascribed to the legendary sage of Ancient Egypt, Hermes Trismegistus, who was believed in classical and renaissance times to have lived shortly after Moses. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. The Coptic Excerpt from the Perfect Discourse contains the central elements of the dialogue (Asclepius 21-29), with a vibrant eulogy to Egypt. Check out Tween2Teen Book Reviews, the blog run by Isabel, our go-to girl for everything YA! Be grateful for whoever comes, because each has been sent as a guide from beyond. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Pages not bound falling out! + date + " " + lmonth + " " + year); You have been logged out of your account. months[11]="Nov."; [3] The main argument for the early dating of the Definitions is the fact that some of its aphorisms are cited in multiple independent Greek Hermetic works. document.write(year + ". " We offer all students & teachers 10% on most titles (inclusive most special orders). Asclepius: The Perfect Discourse of Hermes Trismegistus. It's been really great getting to know the folks over atN.C. Women's Prison Book Project! Lots to think about, a lot of it made sense and some was over my head. item 1 Asclepius: The Perfect Discourse of Hermes Trism by Clement Salaman Paperback, item 2 Asclepius: The Perfect Discourse of H by Clement Salaman Paperback / softback. google_ad_client = "ca-pub-2665675471425577"; Like its companion, the "Corpus Hermeticum" (also published by Duckworth as "The Way of Hermes"), the "Asclepius" describes the most profound philosophical questions in the form of a conversation about secrets: the nature of the One, the role of the gods, and the stature of the human being. Item #58253 ISBN: 9780715635643, 2022 Weiser Antiquarian. Its a bookletDeceptive .. it does not have the full actual book of information of the original works as it claims. 144pp. Owner's inkstamp to half-title page otherwise a tight, unmarked near Fine copy. Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. If u like religious text then get at her! Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. months[10]="Oct."; However, when the Hermetic dialogue was written in the late third century, Egypt had been open to foreign cultural influences for several centuries. var date=time.getDate(); Only small fragments of the Greek original, whose title was Perfect Discourse, have been preserved. Would be nice to listen to it in my car! Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2019. Thus, although our text is quite different from Jewish apocalyptic, the mention of "wicked angels" leading men into evil deeds (73,5-12) may well be an echo of the book of Enoch. Reading things such as this (things concerning the nature of all) from all over the world helps to piece together certain bits to have greater understanding and I say this book was valuable. Please buy the CD to support the site, view it without ads, and get bonus stuff! Please try again. months[9]="Sept."; Personalized experience. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. Claremont Coptic Encyclopedia: Asclepius 21-29, The facsimile edition of the Nag Hammadi Codices, The Nag Hammadi Library in English: Asclepius 21-29, Hermetica: The Greek Corpus Hermeticum and the Latin Asclepius in a New English Translation, Mercer Dictionary of the Bible: Asclepius, Nag Hammadi Bibliography: Asclepius 21-29, The Gnostic Scriptures: A New Translation With Annotations and Introductions, Ancient Gnosticism: Traditions And Literature. Peter Kirby . ASIN The harmonious functioning of the universe demands a balanced sharing of the four elements. : months[6]="June"; // --> Asclepius, the 'Perfect Discourse,' was probably composed in Upper Egypt in the late third century. For information on how we process your data, read our Privacy Policy. This is a required read for anyone interested in Hermeticism. year = year + 1900; Does this item contain inappropriate content? :