About the author
Clement Salaman is a translator whose work centers on Hermetic and Renaissance philosophical texts. Asclepius: The Perfect Discourse of Hermes Trismegistus (Bristol Classical Press, 2007) and The Way of Hermes (Inner Traditions), the latter a translation of the Corpus Hermeticum and the Definitions of Hermes Trismegistus to Asclepius, present ancient Hermetic writings ascribed to the legendary Egyptian sage Hermes Trismegistus, long studied in classical and Renaissance philosophy. Meditations on the Soul: Selected Letters of Marsilio Ficino (Inner Traditions, 1997) translates letters from Ficino, the Renaissance leader of the Platonic Academy in Florence, addressed to correspondents seeking his counsel on questions of the soul and inner life. Across these three books, Salaman works as a translator bringing historical philosophical and Hermetic source material to English-language readers, serving scholars and general readers interested in Renaissance thought and the Hermetic tradition.
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💬 What our editors say about Clement Salaman's books
“Salaman provides a vital service by offering fresh translations that illuminate practical mechanics and spiritual urgency. The inclusion of the Definitions to Asclepius is particularly notable for its scholarly contribution.…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Way of Hermes: New Translations of the Corpus Hermeticum and the Definitions of Hermes Trismegistus to Asclepius
“Salaman’s translation provides a necessary entry point into the Asclepius, a pivotal philosophical dialogue from the second or third century AD. The work effectively conveys the intimate conversation style characteristic of the…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Asclepius: The Perfect Discourse of Hermes Trismegistus
“This compilation offers a remarkable blend of profound philosophical discourse and personal correspondence, providing an unparalleled view into the life of Marsilio Ficino. While it successfully bridges the gap between historical…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Meditations on the Soul: Selected Letters of Marsilio Ficino
📋 Editions by Clement Salaman in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Way of Hermes: New Translations of the Corpus Hermeticum and | — | Inner Traditions Internati | 132 | 9780892811861 |
| Asclepius: The Perfect Discourse of Hermes Trismegistus | 2007 | Bristol Classical Press | 144 | 9780715635643 |
| Meditations on the Soul: Selected Letters of Marsilio Ficino | 1997 | Inner Traditions Internati | 304 | 9780892816583 |
