THE COMPLETE HERMETICA (Illustrated) (Annotated) The Corpus Hermeticum, Asclepius (The Perfect Sermon), and Hermetic Excerpts from Stobaeus The Sacred Texts of Hermes Trismegistus --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- - - - FULL-COLOR HERMETIC COLLECTOR'S EDITION - - - --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- The foundational scripture of Western esotericism - the complete ancient library of Hermetic wisdom that shaped alchemy, Kabbalah, magic, and mysticism for two thousand years. The Hermetica comprises the philosophical and spiritual teachings attributed to Hermes Trismegistus, the legendary "Thrice-Great" sage of ancient Egypt. These sacred dialogues - composed in Greco-Roman Egypt between the 2nd and 3rd centuries CE - preserve the esoteric wisdom of the Egyptian god Thoth merged with the Greek Hermes, revealing the hidden laws of creation, consciousness, and divine gnosis. This edition presents the complete G.R.S. Mead translation (1906) of all extant Hermetic texts, enhanced with original illustrations and scholarly annotations for the modern seeker. Inside this newly illustrated and annotated Complete Hermetica you will discover: The Corpus Hermeticum (Tractates I-XVIII) - including the legendary Poimandres vision, The Key, and The Secret Sermon on the Mountain. - The Perfect Sermon (Asclepius) - the comprehensive dialogue on God, cosmos, and humanity's divine nature. - Hermetic Excerpts from Stobaeus (Stobæus)- 27 additional fragments including the Korē Kosmou and rare teachings on fate, providence, and the soul. - The source texts that inspired The Kybalion and the Seven Hermetic Principles. - The original "As above, so below" maxim and the cosmology of the Emerald Tablet . - Teachings on mental transmutation, spiritual rebirth, and the path to gnosis . - The Hermetic doctrine of God as Mind , the universe as mental creation, and humanity's divine potential. - Annotations connecting these ancient texts to The Kybalion , showing how the 1912 text distilled this wisdom. - Historical context on Hermes Trismegistus , the mystery schools of Alexandria, and the Renaissance Hermetic revival. - Full-page original full-color (eBook/Hardcover) illustrations depicting Hermetic symbols, sacred geometry, and Egyptian-Greek mystical imagery. Whether you are a student of The Kybalion seeking the source material, a practitioner of Western esotericism, a scholar of ancient wisdom, or a collector of mystical texts, this edition offers the definitive presentation of the writings that Marsilio Ficino called "the ancient theology" - the prisca theologia that predates and inspired all Western mysticism. Available in three formats to suit every seeker: Illustrated Digital Edition (eBook) - fully searchable, with vibrant color plates and instant cross-references. - Illustrated Black-and-White Edition (Paperback) - a practical and affordable study text for scholars and practitioners. - Hermetic Collector's Edition (Hardcover) - full-color interiors, restored artwork, premium design, and heirloom quality. From the vision of Poimandres to the mysteries of spiritual rebirth , from the nature of the ALL to the path of return to the Divine - discover the texts that inspired everyone from Renaissance magicians to modern New Thought teachers, from Giordano Bruno to The Kybalion's Three Initiates . THE COMPLETE HERMETICA