{"product_id":"2940157662363","title":"The Hermetica","description":"The first easily accessible translation of the esoteric writings that inspired some of the world's greatest artists, scientists, and philosophers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHere is an essential digest of the Greco-Egyptian writings attributed to the legendary sage-god Hermes Trismegistus (Greek for thrice-greatest Hermes) a combination of the Egyptian Thoth and the Greek Hermes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe figure of Hermes was venerated as a great and mythical teacher in the ancient world and was rediscovered by the finest minds of the Renaissance. The writings attributed to his hand are a time capsule of Egyptian and Greek esoteric philosophy and have influenced figures including Blake, Newton, Milton, Shelley, Shakespeare, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, and Jung. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProviding a fascinating introduction to the intersection of the Egyptian and Hellenic cultures and the magico-religious ideas of the antique world, The Hermetica is a marvelous volume for anyone interested in understanding the West?s roots in mystical thought.","brand":"Tim Freke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47150027866352,"sku":"2940157662363","price":3.17,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940157662363_p0.jpg?v=1764100097","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940157662363","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}