Asclepius: The Perfect Discourse of Hermes Trismegistus
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| Rating | : | 4.25 (975 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0715635646 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 144 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-02-08 |
| Language | : | English |
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About the AuthorClement Salaman is a lecturer and retired teacher, and editor of a 7-volume translation of the letters of Marsilio Ficino.
Clement Salaman is a lecturer and retired teacher, and editor of a 7-volume translation of the letters of Marsilio Ficino.
"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. Like its companion, the "Corpus Hermeticum" (also published by Duckworth as "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 valuabl
Excellent Take on the Perfect Discourse This is an accurate and interesting take on the Perfect Discourse. The author's lentghy and well researched introduction proved insightful and valuable.. "A Jewel from Egypt" according to Johannes Platonicus. This translation of the Asclepius is based upon a manuscript found in the works of the N. African Platonist, Apuleius of Madaura (ca.125-180 AD), who is best known for his epic novel, the Metamorphosis. Modern scholarship has followed the judgment of St Augustine who does not mention Apuleius as the author or translator in City of God (8.2A Jewel from Egypt This translation of the Asclepius is based upon a manuscript found in the works of the N. African Platonist, Apuleius of Madaura (ca.125-180 AD), who is best known for his epic novel, the Metamorphosis. Modern scholarship has followed the judgment of St Augustine who does not mention Apuleius as the author or translator in City of God (8.23). Due to the Platonist's intimate involvement in Augustine's discussion on the Asclepius in the City of God, it is assumed that Augustine definitely would have named the author if he knew who it was. ). Due to the Platonist's intimate involvement in Augustine's discussion on the Asclepius in the City of God, it is assumed that Augustine definitely would have named the author if he knew who it was. Accessible and uplifiting -- a treasure of Western Civilization Randolph J. Kraus Clement Salaman's translation of this masterpiece combines intelligence, heart, and a depth of understanding of the message of Hermes Trismegistus. This is one of the great works of Western Civilization and continues the great work Mr. Salaman and his colleagues have done in translating the Letters of Marsilio Ficino (seven volumes and countingwe await more!), and the Poimandres dialogues of Hermes in "The Way of Hermes".making these available to new readers. It is so full of love as well as reason and stands with the works of Plato an