These writings are attributed to Hermes Trismegistus an ancient Egyptian the founder of all arts and sciences both mundane and spiritual. Rather than being an actual person Hermes is, in reality, the Egyptian personification of the Gnostic Revealer. In addition to providing translations of the beautiful Greek hymns from the ancient Hermetic writing, Mead offers an interpretation which is sympathetic personal and full of insight. This little volume which might well be called initiatory is an excellent introduction to the Hermetic Gnosis.
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Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Greek
Original Language: Greek
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G.R.S. Mead (1863–1933) is still widely acknowledged as the preeminent translator of the language and the intent of ancient writers of Hermetic works. Other ancient hermetic tracts he has translated include Thrice Greatest Hermes and Pistis Sophia. In spite of professional slights suffered because of his involvement with Theosophy, Carl Jung made it a point to meet with Mead on a visit to London due to Jung’s own interests in Hermetic thought and Mead’s stature in the field.
Stephan A. Hoeller, Ph.D., is Professor Emeritus of Comparative Religion at the College of Oriental Studies in Los Angeles. An author and scholar of Gnosticism and Jungian psychology, he is also a bishop of Ecclesia Gnostica, a member of the lecturing faculty of the Philosophical Research Society, and Director of Studies for the Gnostic Society. His books include The Royal Road, Freedom: Alchemy for a Voluntary Society, and Jung and the Lost Gospels. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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A compilation of writings attributed to Hermes Trismegistus,
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Hymns Of Hermes: Ecstatic Songs Of Gnosis is a compilation of writings attributed to Hermes Trismegistus, an ancient Egyptian sage and known in metaphysical studies as the "Gnostic Revealer". Translated by G.R.S. Mead (1863-1933), this collection is an initiatory introduction to Hermetic Gnosis and a testament to Mead's mastery of the language and intent of ancient writers of Hermetic works. This edition of a true metaphysical classic is enhanced with an informed and informative introduction by Stephan A. Hoeller (Professor Emeritus of Comparative Religion at the College of Oriental Studies in Los Angeles, California). Hymns Of Hermes is a seminal and very highly recommended core addition to personal reading lists or academic library reference collection in Metaphysical Studies or Gnostic Studies.
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This book comes highly recommended by Stephen A. Hoeller (and this means A LOT!). If you are intested in this line of thought, try some of Dr. Stephen A. Hoeller's teachings/lectures and other works.
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Sorry this was not very good - I like GRS Mead on the whole and also like S Hoeller but this book is a complete waste of time.
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Clement of Alexandria tells us that the whole of the religious philosophy-that is, the wisdom, discipline and multifarious arts and sciences-of the Egyptian priesthood was contained in the Books of Hermes, that is of Thoth. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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Clement of Alexandria tells us that the whole of the religious philosophy-that is, the wisdom, discipline and multifarious arts and sciences-of the Egyptian priesthood was contained in the Books of Hermes, that is of Thoth. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Thy Will, Great Mind, Will of God, Divine Presence New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Surprise Me!
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- The Secret Hymnody by G. R. S. Mead on page 56, and page 80
- A Hymn to All-Father God by G. R. S. Mead on page 44
- Lost Language of Symbolism by Harold Bayley on page 98, and page 495
- The Secret Doctrine, Part 1: Synthesis of Science, Religion and Philosophy by H. P. Blavatsky in Back Matter
- G. R. S. Mead and the Gnostic Quest (Western Esoteric Masters) by Clare Goodrick-Clarke in Front Matter
- Theosophist Magazine January 1913-March 1913 by Annie Besant on page 306
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