The Eternal Hermes: From Greek God to Alchemical Magus

Hermes -- the fascinating, mercurial messenger of the gods, eloquent revealer of hidden wisdom, & guardian of hidden knowledge -- has played a central role in the development of esotericism in the West. Drawing upon many rare books & manuscripts, this highly illustrated work explores the question of where Hermes Trismegistus came from, how he came to be a patron of the esoteric traditions, & how the figure of Hermes has remained lively & inspiring to our own day. With 39 illustrations. "Great erudition blended with a highly refined metaphysical sensibility brings the great Hermes to life & allows this powerful psychospiritual archetype to speak once again (and perhaps even play a few much-needed tricks on us)." -- Jacob Needleman, author of The Heart of Philosophy.Antoine Faivre is the author of 'The Eternal Hermes: From Greek God to Alchemical Magus', published 2003 under ISBN 9780933999527 and ISBN 0933999526.