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Highlights
- The Asclepius is one of two philosophical books ascribed to the legendary sage of Ancient Egypt, Hermes Trismegistus, who was believed in classical and renaissance times to have lived shortly after Moses.
- About the Author: Clement Salaman is a lecturer and retired teacher, and editor of a 7-volume translation of the letters of Marsilio Ficino.
- 144 Pages
- Philosophy, History & Surveys
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About the Book
Describes the profound philosophical questions in the form of a conversation about secrets: the nature of the One, the role of the gods, and the stature of the human being. This philosophical work aims to offer spiritual guidance, and insight into the minds and emotions of the Egyptians in ancient and classical times.
Book Synopsis
The Asclepius is one of two philosophical books ascribed to the legendary sage of Ancient Egypt, Hermes Trismegistus, who was believed in classical and renaissance times to have lived shortly after Moses. The Greek original, lost since classical times, is thought to date from the 2nd or 3rd century AD. However, a Latin version survived, of which this volume is a translation. Like its companion, the Corpus Hermeticum (or The Way of Hermes), the Asclepius describes the most profound philosophical questions in the form of a conversation about secrets: the nature of the One, the role of the gods, and the stature of the human being. Not only does this work offer spiritual guidance, but it is also a valuable insight into the minds and emotions of the Egyptians in ancient and classical times. Many of the views expressed also reflect Gnostic beliefs which passed into early Christianity.About the Author
Clement Salaman is a lecturer and retired teacher, and editor of a 7-volume translation of the letters of Marsilio Ficino.Dimensions (Overall): 8.45 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .37 Inches (D)
Weight: .31 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 144
Genre: Philosophy
Sub-Genre: History & Surveys
Publisher: Bristol Classical Press
Theme: Ancient & Classical
Format: Paperback
Author: Clement Salaman
Language: English
Street Date: March 22, 2007
TCIN: 82964535
UPC: 9780715635643
Item Number (DPCI): 247-17-8441
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 0.31 pounds
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