Corpus Hermeticum by G.R.S. Mead

August 11, 202549m 16s

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Unlock the ancient wisdom of the Corpus Hermeticum, the cornerstone of the Hermetic tradition, in this powerful translation by G.R.S. Mead. These mystical teachings—attributed to the legendary Hermes Trismegistus—reveal timeless truths about the creation of the universe, the nature of the soul, and the path to divine union. Part philosophy, part spiritual guide, this classic work blends Egyptian, Greek, and early Christian thought into a vision of reality that still inspires seekers today. Perfect for those drawn to Gnosticism, esotericism, and the deeper mysteries of existence.

CHAPTERS

00:00 – AN INTRODUCTION TO THE CORPUS HERMETICUM

10:19 – POEMANDRES, THE SHEPHERD OF MEN

32:10 – TO ASCLEPIUS

45:11 – THE SACRED SERMON

48:42 – THE CUP OR MONAD

57:24 – THOUGH UNMANIFEST GOD IS MOST MANIFEST

1:06:55 – IN GOD ALONE IS GOOD AND ELSEWHERE NOWHERE

1:14:03 – THE GREATEST ILL AMONG MEN IS IGNORANCE OF GOD

1:16:17 – THAT NO ONE OF EXISTING THINGS DOTH PERISH, BUT MEN IN ERROR SPEAK OF THEIR CHANGES AS DESTRUCTIONS AND AS DEATHS

1:21:08 – ON THOUGHT AND SENSE

1:30:24 – THE KEY

1:52:03 – MIND UNTO HERMES

2:11:16 – ABOUT THE COMMON MIND

2:29:19 – THE SECRET SERMON ON THE MOUNTAIN

2:47:46 – A LETTER OF THRICE-GREATEST HERMES TO ASCLEPIUS

2:54:48 – THE DEFINITIONS OF ASCLEPIUS UNTO KING AMMON

3:05:44 – OF ASCLEPIUS TO THE KING

3:07:09 – THE ENCOMIUM OF KINGS

3:18:23 – THE PERFECT SERMON OR THE ASCLEPIUS

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