Collectanea Hermetica - Paperback

by W. Wynn Westcott (Author)

Collectanea Hermetica is a collection of writings on Hermeticism, a philosophical and religious tradition that originated in ancient Egypt and Greece and was later developed by various philosophers and mystics. The book was compiled and edited by W. Wynn Westcott, a prominent member of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, a secret society that practiced occultism and mysticism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.The book includes a wide range of texts, including translations of ancient Hermetic writings, alchemical treatises, and mystical commentaries. Some of the most important works included in the collection are the Corpus Hermeticum, a series of texts attributed to the legendary figure Hermes Trismegistus, and the Emerald Tablet, a famous alchemical text that describes the principles of transmutation and transformation.Collectanea Hermetica is considered a seminal work in the study of Hermeticism and has influenced many modern occult and esoteric movements. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of ancient philosophy and mysticism and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Western spirituality.Vol. I Hermetic Arcanum of Penes Nos Unda Tagi, with a preface and notes by Sapere Aude, Fra. R.R. et A.C. Vol. II The Pymander of Hermes, with a preface by the editor. Vol. III A Short Enquiry Concerning the Hermetic Art by A Lover of Philalethes, Preface by Non Omnis Moriar, An Introduction to Alchemy and Notes by S.S.D.D. Vol. IV �����sch Mezareph or Purifying Fire, A Chymico-Kabalistic Treatise Collected from the Kabala Denudata or Knorr Von Rosenroth. Translated by a Lover of Philalethes, 1714, Preface, notes and explanations by Sapere Aude. Vol. V Somnium Scipionis, Translated into English with an Essay ""The Vision of Scipio Considered as a Fragment of the Mysteries"" by L.O., The golden Verses of Pythagoras, by A.E.A., The Symbols of Pythagoras, by S.A. Vol. VI The Chald�����an Oracles of Zoroaster, edited and revised by Sapere Aude, with an introduction by L.O. Vol. VII Euphrates or the Waters of the East by Eugenius Philalethes 1655, with a commentary by S.S.D.D.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.