About the author
Hermes Trismegistus (from Ancient Greek: Ἑρμῆς ὁ Τρισμέγιστος, "Hermes the Thrice-Greatest") is a legendary Hellenistic period figure that originated as a syncretic combination of the Greek god Hermes and the Egyptian god Thoth. He is the purported author of the Hermetica, a widely diverse series of ancient and medieval pseudepigraphica that laid the basis of various philosophical systems known as Hermeticism. The wisdom attributed to this figure in antiquity combined a knowledge of both the material and the spiritual world, which rendered the writings attributed to him of great relevance to those who were interested in the interrelationship between the material and the divine. The figure of Hermes Trismegistus can also be found in both Muslim and Baháʼí writings. In those traditions, Hermes Trismegistus has been associated with the prophet Idris (the Biblical Enoch).
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💬 What our editors say about Hermes Trismegistus's books
“This anthology successfully presents the essential pillars of Hermetic thought, making ancient and modern texts accessible in one volume. It effectively bridges the gap between antiquity and the twentieth century, offering a…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Book of Hermetica: The Three Essential Texts: The Corpus Hermeticum, the Emerald Tablet, the Kybalion
“This edition presents the 'Divine Pymander' with clarity, though its dense philosophical nature may alienate casual readers. It is not suited for those seeking straightforward narrative plots or modern scientific explanations, as…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Corpus Hermeticum: The Divine Pymander
“This compilation successfully illuminates the timeless message of the Emerald Tablet by balancing cryptic original text with necessary historical context and analysis. It stands as a robust resource for those committed to…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Emerald Tablet of Hermes
📋 Editions by Hermes Trismegistus in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Book of Hermetica: The Three Essential Texts: The Corpus Her | 2024 | St. Martin's Essentials | 272 | 9781250897848 |
| Corpus Hermeticum: The Divine Pymander | 2015 | Createspace Independent Pu | 132 | 9781517391645 |
| The Emerald Tablet of Hermes | 2013 | Merchant Books | 44 | 9781603866149 |
| The Emerald Tablet of Hermes & The Kybalion: Two Classic Books o | 2020 | Quick Time Press | 126 | 9781946774811 |
| The Corpus Hermeticum (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback | 2024 | Revive Classics | 90 | 9781998621392 |
| The Emerald Tablet of Hermes | — | Merchant Books | — | 9781603868945 |
| The Kybalion & The Emerald Tablet of Hermes: Two Essential Texts | 2020 | Quick Time Press | 124 | 9781946774835 |
| The Kybalion & The Emerald Tablet of Hermes: Two Essential Texts | 2020 | Quick Time Press | 124 | 9781946774842 |
| The Emerald Tablet of Hermes & The Kybalion: Two Classic Books o | 2020 | Quick Time Press | 126 | 9781946774804 |
| Total Hermeticism Philosophy Collection: The Kybalion, Hermetica | — | Simbora | — | 9781787935358 |
