Hermetic Philosophy and Alchemy (Revised)

Arrived faster than expected and well packaged. It connects ideas I'd only seen treated separately elsewhere. The text itself is dense but rewarding — you get out what you put in. Well worth it.

Long-time student of the esoteric here. Every rereading turns up something I missed. A few pages arrived with light corner wear, though nothing serious. Recommended with reservations.

I keep coming back to this one. Some sections stopped me cold in the best way. Every rereading turns up something I missed. I'd have loved an index, but that's on the original text. Solid, if not essential.

Added this to my reference shelf. Some chapters demand a slow, careful read, and that's exactly the point. Great value for what you get.

Bought this as a gift for my sister and ended up ordering a second copy for myself. Some chapters demand a slow, careful read, and that's exactly the point. I'd have loved an index, but that's on the original text. Solid, if not essential.

I collect works on this subject and this is a worthy addition. The historical context alone makes it worth the price. Would buy from this store again.

Needed this for my research. It connects ideas I'd only seen treated separately elsewhere. My only quibble is the cover feels thinner than expected. Still worth having on the shelf.

This text provides a significant contribution to the understanding of Western esotericism by detailing the mechanics of Hermetic trance and initiation. Atwood’s inquiry into the soul’s ascent is rigorous and historically grounded, offering a necessary perspective on the so-called Hermetic Mystery. However, readers seeking straightforward, step-by-step magical rituals or casual entertainment will find this work dense and abstract. It demands patience and a serious interest in theoretical esotericism, making it unsuitable for those preferring practical, immediate results over philosophical depth.