The Egyptian Hermes: A Historical Approach to the Late Pagan Mind

Garth Fowden’s The Egyptian Hermes establishes that Hermeticism originated from the syncretic,,,social environment of Hellenistic and Roman Egypt rather than purely Greek philosophical traditions. By examining the "Way of Hermes," the study links technical magic with philosophical texts to reveal a "religion of the mind" practiced within diverse social milieus. Read the full summary at Princeton University Press . Go to product viewer dialog for this item.