Corpus Hermeticum I, the Poimandres
Corpus Hermeticum Tractate I is one of the few Hermetica with something like a genuine ‘title’: Poimandres, a mysterious word which has been the subject of much speculation – could it be Egyptian, could it be Greek, could it perhaps be a mixture of both? Be that as it may, the Poimandres is the most mind-blowing text in the Corpus Hermeticum.
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Pal.lat.1328
Pal.lat.1328 is a monumental synthesis of Hermetic philosophy and medieval Arabic science, offering a rare glimpse into the systematic pursuit of the Philosopher’s Stone. The text makes the bold claim that alchemy is 'lower astronomy'—a sacred art where metals act as terrestrial stars and volatile s
The Hermetic Corpus
Ott.lat.2074 is a breathtaking intellectual odyssey that bridges the gap between ancient Hermetic mystery and the rigorous structuralism of the Middle Ages. The text presents a world where the 'First Cause' is pursued through every available lens: the precision of Aristotelian categories, the negati
Reg.lat.1352
This manuscript is a monumental synthesis of classical literature and Hermetic philosophy, featuring the voices of Virgil, Servius, Apuleius, and the legendary Hermes Trismegistus. It boldly navigates the transition from the physical world of agriculture and apiculture to the metaphysical realms of
The Pimander of Hermes Trismegistus
Marsilio Ficino’s translation of the Pimander introduces the concept of Prisca Theologia, the original theology that predates the classical world. The work argues that human beings possess a dual nature: we are physically mortal but spiritually divine. Through dialogues between Hermes and the divine
The Divine Pymander
The Divine Pymander is a foundational pillar of Hermeticism, offering a visionary exploration of how humanity can transcend the shackles of Fate through Gnosis. Translated by the legendary Marsilio Ficino for the Medici court, this text presents the 'Prisca Theologia'—a primordial wisdom that prefig
Complete Hermetica (1505 Paris Edition)
The Complete Hermetica (1505 Paris Edition) is a profound synthesis of Western esotericism, offering a transformative vision of humanity’s place in the cosmos. Through the legendary dialogues of Hermes Trismegistus, the text argues that ignorance is the ultimate plague of the soul, while true knowle
Corpus Hermeticum with Pneumatica and Ocellus Lucanus
This text offers a rare synthesis of ancient mechanical ingenuity and the esoteric search for the divine. From Heron’s groundbreaking theories on the vacuum—which prefigure modern atomic theory—to Hermes Trismegistus’s meditations on the soul's ascent, the volume challenges the modern divide between
The Divine Pymander, Asclepius, and On the Mysteries
This monumental synthesis of Hermetic and Neoplatonic thought offers a radical roadmap for the soul’s ascent from the sensory 'multitude' to the intellectual 'One.' By weaving together the revelations of Hermes Trismegistus with the rigorous defenses of Iamblichus and the metaphysical depth of Procl
Pymander. Asclepius. On the Mysteries of the Egyptians. On Plato's Alcibiades, on the Soul and the Daemon. On Sacrifice.
This seminal volume brings together the core texts of the Hermetic and Neoplatonic traditions, asserting a unified lineage of 'ancient theology' (Prisca Theologia) that flows from Hermes Trismegistus to Plato. Readers will encounter bold claims about the human condition: that we are 'twofold' beings
Corpus Hermeticum and Plotinus' Enneads (Cambridge, Trinity College, MS B.9.9)
This rare collection documents the struggle of the human soul to recognize its divine origin while trapped in the sensible world. It presents the Hermetic tradition as an intuitive, performative realization of truth, contrasted against the systematic, dialectical path of Plotinus. The text argues th
Poimandres
This collection functions as a foundational guide for those seeking to understand the nature of God, the soul, and the cosmos. Hermes Trismegistus argues that the physical world is a veil, and that ignorance of one's own divinity is the ultimate human disaster. The text demands that you reject world
Poimandres
Poimandres is a foundational pillar of Western esotericism that posits humanity as a 'divine animal' caught between the material and the eternal. Purported to be the work of the legendary Hermes Trismegistus—a syncretic fusion of the Greek Hermes and Egyptian Thoth—this tractate offers a radical cos
Biblical Palimpsest with Inquisition Abjuration Documents
The Hermetic Corpus stands as one of the most provocative syncretic works in history, blending the legendary insights of Hermes Trismegistus with the foundational theology of early Christianity. It makes the bold claim that spiritual liberation is a process of 'gnosis'—a transformation of the mind t
Select Works of Porphyry (On Abstinence, Cave of the Nymphs, Auxiliaries)
This text asserts that human desire for animal flesh corrupts the soul and stunts intellectual growth. Porphyry contends that a philosopher must live with radical purity to detach from the material world. He views the body as a prison and sensory experience as a trap that chains the spirit to fleeti
Collection of the Ancient Greek Alchemists, Vol. 1
Marcellin Berthelot strips away the centuries of legend surrounding alchemy to reveal its messy, practical origins in the workshops of antiquity. He documents the transition from mundane metal coloring and alloy fabrication to the birth of a global obsession with turning base metals into gold. The t
Collection of the Ancient Greek Alchemists, Vols. 2-3
Marcellin Berthelot compiles the primary Greek texts that defined the alchemical tradition for centuries. These writings treat chemical transformation not as a distant science, but as a visceral, spiritual labor. The authors argue that metal is alive and capable of death, digestion, and resurrection
Collection of the Ancient Greek Alchemists, Volume 3
Marcellin Berthelot strips away the romantic veneer of alchemy to reveal its roots in industrial fraud. He treats the Leiden Papyri as the primary evidence for this evolution, arguing that the desire to produce cheap imitations of precious metals created the very language of transformation. The auth
The Hermetic Writings, Volume I: Texts and Translation
This volume is a monumental reconstruction of the Hermetic tradition, presenting a world where philosophy is not merely an academic exercise but a literal means of deification. Scott challenges the notion that these texts are mere 'occult rubbish,' instead revealing them as the profound response of