Texts
Corpus Hermeticum
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A collection of Greek-Egyptian wisdom texts from the 2nd-3rd century CE, the Corpus Hermeticum forms the philosophical foundation of Hermeticism. Presented as dialogues between Hermes Trismegistus and various disciples, the texts explore the nature of God, the cosmos, mind, and the path to divine knowledge (gnosis). Essential reading for any student of Western esotericism.