Best 5 books on hermeticism and actual reasons why. Three initiates books list of books by author three. As burgoyne understood it, the brotherhood of light was an occult order formed to oppose the dominant religious powers of the day in ancient egypt. Hermeticism or hermetics is a religious and philosophical tradition based upon writings attributed to hermes trismegistus, the ancient egyptian sage. The following books about ancient egypts religion, culture and philosophy are recommended not required reading for devotees of kemetic orthodoxy. Hermetic philosophy, originally published in 1908 under the pseudonym of the. Yet though the west has had unprecedented access to this hidden knowledge since the decipherment of hieroglyphs, ancient egypts connection with alchemy still remains obscure, doubted even by many.
Classical hermetic philosophy, termed hermetism by scholars to differentiate from renaissance hermeticism, is the philosophy contained within body of literature known as hermetica. Hermetic philosophy can be said to be the scattered remnants of the wisdom teachings of the mystery schools of ancient egypt, mixed up with greek and early christian gnosticism. Three initiates books list of books by author three initiates. The book purports to be based upon ancient hermeticism, though many of its ideas are. Sep 9, 2017 do not make the mistake of supposing that the little world you see around you the earth, which is a mere grain of dust in the universe is the universe itself. Beginning with a work on giordano bruno and continuing with a number of others, yates not only proved the immense influence of hermeticism on the medieval renaissance but showed the connections between hermetic currents and later developments, including the rosicrucian enlightenment itself the title of one of her books. This entry was posted in hermetic library reading room and tagged africa, ancient egypt, association for the study of classical african civilizations, books, cheikh anta diop, egypt, frantz fanon, jacob h carruthers, kemet, maulana karenga, reading room, university of sankore press on may 27, 2014 by john griogair bell. A study of the hermetic philosophy of ancient egypt and greece, and the kybalion. And yet, the hermetic philosophy is the only master key which will open all the doors of the occult teachings. A study of the hermetic philosophy of ancient egypt. F rom old egypt have come the fundamental esoteric and occult teachings which have so strongly influenced the philosophies of all races, nations and peoples, for several thousand years. Learn to chant down babylon in harmony with ani williams from songaia sound medicine. The popularity and easy access to modern books on wicca, witchcraft, new age and occultism, spread awareness of hermetic philosophies far and wide, even if they were not adequately credited as such. A study of the hermetic philosophy of ancient egypt and greece.
Interestingly enough, it was at the time of hermes, in ancient egypt that the great pyramid of giza was built. A study of the hermetic philosophy of ancient egypt and greece from the worlds largest community of readers. The kybalion is the essence of the teachings of hermes trismegistus, published anonymously by a group or person under the pseudonym of the three initiates. Suggested reading list the following books about ancient egypt s religion, culture and philosophy are recommended not required reading for devotees of kemetic orthodoxy. Its theory and practice a special report from the institute for hermetic studies physician and magician, and hermetic literature can easily be divided into these two categories. Lost greek texts, and many of the surviving vulgate books, contained discussions of alchemy clothed in philosophical metaphor. The term hermetic is from the medieval latin hermeticus, which is derived from the name of the greek god hermes.
A study of the hermetic philosophy of ancient egypt and greece 1908. Selfidentification with deity and voces magicae in. Hermetic philosophy of ancient egypt occult mysteries. The people to whom they were addressed are thought to be fictitious, much as the greek writers wrote to fictitious characters, but the content of the treatises was. Most of the hermetic literature that has come down to us was. A collection of historical writings and sacred texts from a number of traditions, primarily those relating to hermeticism. In the early days, there was a compilation of certain basic hermetic doctrines, passed on from teacher to student, which was known as the kybalion, the exact significance and meaning of the term having been lost for several centuries. To this list could be added the hermetic variant of the greek mysteries and magical techniques aimed to compel the will of the gods impossible in ancient egypt. Thoth was the great spiritual teacher of ancient egypt who was the inventor of writing, knowledge and wisdom. May 15, 2017 learn to chant down babylon in harmony with ani williams from songaia sound medicine. Ancient origins articles related to hermetic in the sections of history, archaeology, human origins, unexplained, artifacts, ancient places and myths and legends. Occultists and esotericists, such as the hermetic order of the golden dawn 1, have theorized that ancient egyptian magic is a primary source for western magic practice and ideas. It was in ancient egypt that jesus was initiated into the occult laws and principles. Pt the ancient egyptian pyramid texts, with a supplement of.
Sep 25, 2019 through all of my writing on hermeticism and hermetic philosophy on this blog, ive recommended a number of books. A study of the hermetic philosophy of ancient egypt and greece by three initiates isbn. A study of the hermetic philosophy of ancient egypt and greece at project gutenberg. Jesus was a hermetic scientist initiated into qablah hermetic philosophy in. Allusions on very ancient monuments prove their great antiquity. Indeed, the difference between egyptian initiation and greek mysteries is pertinent the attitude of the worshipper as well as the responsiveness of the deities differ. The hermetic tradition represents a nonchristian lineage of gnosticism, which is the name for a variety of ancient religious ideas and systems dating back to the 1st and 2nd centuries a. Hermeticism was not embodied in a single religious group, but instead was a philosophical system that is at the root of many traditions, some of which are still alive today. Hermes trismegistus is the purported author of the hermetic corpus, a series of sacred texts. There are medical and healing texts, and cosmological and magical texts. Ancient egypt the light of the world vol 2 doc 5725 by gerald massey. These writings have greatly influenced the western esoteric tradition and were considered to be of great importance during both the renaissance and the reformation. It and initiates of the flame are fantastic foundations to everything else, be it florence scovel shinn books, thomas toward. The precepts of hermetic philosophy remained shrouded in secrecy for more than 2,000 years, clouded by obscure language and dense allegories.
There are millions upon millions of such worlds, and greater. Most of the hermetic literature that has come down to us was probably compiled between about 200 b. But the occult is a living system, subject to enlargement and change and this work remains worth study. Jesus was a hermetic scientist initiated into qablah hermetic philosophy in jerusalem at he age of thirteen. The lament of hermes esoteric wisdom, occult knowledge. Apr 19, 2016 hermetic philosophy, or hermeticism, is one of the oldest religious and philosophical traditions, a synthesis of religion, philosophy, that flourished in ptolomaic egypt.
For some time it was erroneously called the genesis of enoch, but that mistake has now been rectified. An occult classic since its first publication in 1908, the kybalion, hermetic philosophy by three initiates, has been in constant demand by students and. The life and teachings of thoth hermes trismegistus. And both books describe the process of mental alchemy in great detail, and in nearcomplete agreement with each other. The hermetica were written sometime between the 1st to 3rd centuries ce, by hellenized egyptians living in and around alexandria, egypt. The hermetic literature among the egyptians, which was concerned with conjuring spirits and animating statues, inform the oldest hellenistic. The corpus hermetica or the writings attributed to hermes trismestigustus these ancient writings come out of egypt during a time when greek and latin philosophy were at their peak. And there are millions of millions of such universes in existence within the infinite mind of the all. The egyptian book of the dead is essential reading for those who wish to thoroughly explore and understand the roots of hermeticism. The word hermetic was used by john everard in his english translation of the pymander of hermes, published in 1650. Feb 06, 2019 the lament of hermes this is the first in a series of creative videos relating to esoteric wisdom, occult knowledge, hermeticism, magick, gnosticism, etc.
The greeks called him hermes but the ancient egyptians called him tehuti or thoth. It is certain that the hermetics had no cult, with priests, sacrifices, processions and the like. A study of the hermetic philosophy of ancient egypt and greece dover occult. Thoth, the hermes of egypt pdf 23,028 kb by patrick boylan. Inclusion of a book on this list does not mean we must agree with everything any book says or that our recommended readings must include official kemetic orthodox teachings. This concise guide offers a modern interpretation of the doctrine, distilling its teachings with seven compelling principles that can be applied to selfdevelopment in daily life. And one text, the asclepius, lost in greek but partially preserved in latin, contained a bloody prophecy of the end of roman rule in egypt and the resurgence of pagan egyptian power. These writings affirm the existence of the ancient wisdom that is the foundation of all religions and are essential. This book is really impressive and unique because its main source of information is an authentic hermetic text the papyrus of abaris, discovered in egypt. The hermetic brotherhood was structured with three leaders, a seer, a scribesecretary, and an astrologer. Selfidentification with deity and voces magicae in ancient egyptian and greek magic laurel holmstrom. The lament of hermes this is the first in a series of creative videos relating to esoteric wisdom, occult knowledge, hermeticism, magick, gnosticism, etc. Apr 04, 2020 the popularity and easy access to modern books on wicca, witchcraft, new age and occultism, spread awareness of hermetic philosophies far and wide, even if they were not adequately credited as such. Introduction to hermeticism institute for hermetic studies.
Used books may not include companion materials, some shelf wear, may contain highlightingnotes, may not include cdrom or access codes. Thothermes library thoths prophecy of egypt as transmitted through the hermetica a fragment from asclepius iii, one of the 1720 distinct documents said to comprise the hermetica which are defined, by the editor and translator walter scott, as those greek and latin writings which contain religious or philosophical teachings ascribed to hermes trismegistus. Since we know that the hermetica and neoplatonic theurgy have had a. Through all of my writing on hermeticism and hermetic philosophy on this blog, ive recommended a number of books. This magical papyrus, also known as greek magical papyrus provides students with the information on how to develop and enact their own magical systems. How hermetic initiates used magick to study reality. One famous book begins with the following sentence.
The hermetic literature hl or the corpus hermeticum, as it is more. See all books authored by three initiates, including the kybalion. A study of the hermetic philosophy of ancient egypt and greece, and more on. Ever since alchemy first emerged in graecoroman egypt, alchemists have said their wisdom came from the pharaonic temples. Hermeticism, also called hermetism, is a religious, philosophical, and esoteric tradition based primarily upon writings attributed to hermes trismegistus thricegreatest hermes. Sound alchemy documentary hermetic sound science egyptian. A study of the hermetic philosophy of ancient egypt and greece three initiates on. A study of the hermetic philosophy of ancient egypt and greece by three initiates, hermetica. Many other books of the same category but of other persuasions also propose and.
In english, it has been attested since the 17th century, as in hermetic writers e. Yet though the west has had unprecedented access to this hidden knowledge since the decipherment of hieroglyphs, ancient egypt s connection with alchemy still remains obscure, doubted even by many. But the texts suggest the existence of small hermetic communities. However, many people speculate that the real author was william walker atkinson. With the war trilogy and helen of egypt, these three poems of h. The queen of sheba and her only son menyelek pdf 841 kb. Hermetic philosophy the ancient and eternal wisdom. Ancient egypt the light of the world vol 1 doc 7604 by gerald massey. In this post, ill pull them all together to create a reading list for those interested in the subject. The work is dedicated to and based on the teachings of hermes trismegistus, also known as the thrice great, and the master of masters. The kybalion was written in 1912 by an unknown author, under the pseudonym of the three initiates. Despite the subtitle, the kybalion introduces streams of thought that were never present in the hermetic philosophy of ancient greece and egypt. Child in her admirable compendium, 1 containing the laws, science, and theology of egypt, were declared by the priests to have been composed during the reign of the gods, preceding that of their first king, menes.
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