The Hermetica

The Lost Wisdom of the Pharaohs

By: Tim Freke, Peter Gandy

Narrated by: Brian Arens

Length: 2 hrs and 36 mins

Publisher's summary

The first easily accessible translation of the esoteric writings that inspired some of the world's greatest artists, scientists, and philosophers.

Here is an essential digest of the Greco-Egyptian writings attributed to the legendary sage-god Hermes Trismegistus (Greek for thrice-greatest Hermes), a combination of the Egyptian Thoth and the Greek Hermes.

The figure of Hermes was venerated as a great and mythical teacher in the ancient world, and was rediscovered by the finest minds of the Renaissance. The writings attributed to his hand are a time capsule of Egyptian and Greek esoteric philosophy and have influenced figures including Blake, Newton, Milton, Shelley, Shakespeare, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, and Jung.

Providing a fascinating introduction to the intersection of the Egyptian and Hellenic cultures and the magico-religious ideas of the antique world, The Hermetica is a marvelous volume for anyone interested in understanding the West's roots in mystical thought.

The Hermetica is expertly narrated by Brian Arens, an Audible listener favorite.

©1997 Timothy Freke and Peter Gandy (P)2020 Echo Point Books & Media, LLC

Enjoyed this book

I always enjoy learning about the Hermetica. I really believe everything finds its way back to it. It is what life is about.

Most Excellent!!

The introduction to the Hermetically was very informative. The remaining chapters-once you understand what’s truly being said is transformative. I will listen to this often.

The center of all knowledge

As a passionate Hermeticist, I think this was put together very well. The reader did an amazing job and it is something I will listen to time and time again.

Mind Blown

Give it a listen! If you understand it, phenomenal! If not, come back to it! But whatever you do, don't stop looking.

The Pagans have made known all of this.

The Pagans have made known all of this. They have discovered the art of healing the body, they have also made known the art of healing the soul; they have filled the earth with settled forms of government and with wisdom which is the highest good. Without Paganism the world would be empty and miserable.”

The Spirit within, Nine Night, 9th Life

These words are stimulating. Those who haven’t experience the awakening Spirit within, knock and it shall be open to you. Everything is numbers and this is the numerical Nine. The Nine is indeed Devine. You don’t need to mourn the soul at a Wake or Nine Night, It’s open door the gift of life immortal give the Spirit of the awakening mortal to become immortal.

The 9th life is immortal with capabilities to be like the “Created Energy God” , so to speak. With sound knowledge of the Hermetic Principles, you are on the way to mastery. A must listen, not once, not twice maybe nine times for a total absorb of this absolute truth. Makes perfect sense.

Brilliant interpretation

A superb summary, that’s easily digestible. Listen with an open mind and grand things will be revealed.

A Sweet Listen

Being very familiar with various interpretations and presentations of the Hermetica; I found this listen very enjoyable.

Brilliant all round

I have a couple of other Hermetica books which are good, but this one’s outstanding. Clear well-written content that focuses on the best parts of the original texts. No chaff anywhere. Has the added bonus of being exceptionally well read. I have over 100 Audible books and I think this is the best voice. Will be paying attention to anything else by these guys.

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To me this is pretty clearly where Christianity got it's perspective on life. The Hermetica even has the same feel. written and edited by many over the millennia. you use this as a basis and rewrite some ancient sumerian tales...B..I...B...L...E!