Modern Views On The Hermetic Mystery

By Arthur Edward Waite

Book Overview

""Modern Views On The Hermetic Mystery"" is a book written by Arthur Edward Waite, a renowned scholar of occultism and esotericism. The book is a collection of essays and lectures that Waite delivered on the subject of Hermeticism, a philosophical and spiritual tradition that originated in ancient Egypt and Greece and was later developed by various schools of thought throughout the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.In the book, Waite presents his interpretation and analysis of the Hermetic tradition, which he sees as a synthesis of various mystical and philosophical traditions, including Gnosticism, Neoplatonism, and alchemy. He explores the key themes and concepts of Hermeticism, such as the nature of the divine, the relationship between the spiritual and the material worlds, and the role of the individual in the process of spiritual transformation.Waite also discusses the historical and cultural context of Hermeticism, tracing its roots in ancient Egypt and Greece, its influence on the development of Renaissance humanism and science, and its role in the emergence of modern esotericism and occultism.Overall, ""Modern Views On The Hermetic Mystery"" is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of one of the most fascinating and influential spiritual traditions in Western history, written by one of the foremost authorities on the subject.THIS 24 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Secret Tradition in Alchemy, by Arthur Edward Waite. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0922802831.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162838191
• ISBN13: 9781162838199
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"