The Way of Hermes: New Translations of The Corpus Hermeticum and The Definitions of Hermes Trismegistus to Asclepius

By Adam Bright and Hermes Trismegistus

Book Overview

The Way of Hermes includes the first English translation of the recently rediscovered manuscript of The Definitions of Hermes Trismegistus to Asclepius. This new translation of The Corpus Hermeticum is of enormous value to the contemporary student of Gnostic studies.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0892818174
• ISBN13: 9780892818174
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Inner Traditions
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 0.5" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

The best translation of an insightful work like no other

This is the best translation I found. Hermes reveals a secret of success in the Definitions section too, which would normally go overlooked. I haven't read the whole thing but there is no book like it and it is a worthy read in those quiet moments when one is not in the mood for any other esoteric or success author.

Definitions are Logic Circuits for Awakening!

This book can change you life. It changed mine. While the selections of the Corpus are excellent, it is the Definitions to Asclepius that are the real treasure. These aphorisms are powerful logic circuits for awakening. Enjoy them receptively, and you may see beyond the veil. Reason is the light to the Light. And this small candle is enough.

One fo my best books on the Corpus Hermeticum

If you have researched books on the Corpus Hermeticum, you know that most of them are written for scholars, with much emphasis put on literal accuracy of translation, even to the point of rendering them sterile of any fathomable esoteric concepts. Then, there are other books, just a few, that deviate too far from the literal translation in an attempt to shoehorn in the particular author's personal beliefs. This book fits neither category. It is not perfect, none of the books we have on the Corpus Hemeticum come anywhere near perfection. But, at least, this book is quite readable and does avoid creative re-interpretation by the authors.

Hermes Revealed

"The Way of Hermes" is a god send to students of Alexandrian Hermeticism! Taking their cue from the premise that Hermeticism is a living and vital practice as well as philosophy, the translators have given us an updated version that more closely expresses the actual meaning and intention of the principle Hermetic writings than preceding editions. Moving beyond the limits of dogmatic rationalism, "The Way of Hermes" expresses the mystical beauty and transcendental purpose for the very existence of 'The Corpus' - to help humanity to know itself, and to know God. Of exceptional value are the foreword, afterward, and preface in their expression of Hermetic philosophy and its impact on Western thought. The additional English translation of "The Definitions of Hermes Trismegistus to Asclepius" make this a must read volume for students and practitioners of Hermeticism and Western esotericism.