Hermes Trismegistus
Greek · Theology · Philosophy · Ethics
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A Sacred Discourse
This work is a religious and theological discourse that explains the divine creation of the cosmos and the order of all things. The narrative begins with the solemn creation of the universe by the will of God and the initiation of the activities of nature. It then describes how all living creatures, including human beings, are brought into existence in accordance with divine movements and cosmic laws. A continuous cycle of life and death is established for all living things, ensuring the perpetuation of the natural order. Throughout the discourse, the dynamic workings of a world harmonized and governed by divine providence are grandly presented. Through this vision of the cosmos, the reader is invited to contemplate the sacred connection between nature and life.
Theology1 chunks · §1a-458 aligned sentencesRead →That the Greatest Evil in Mankind Is Ignorance Concerning God
This work is a brief hortatory treatise addressing "ignorance concerning God" as the greatest evil afflicting mankind, urging people toward a spiritual awakening. The author strongly criticizes human beings on earth for being drowned in the drunkenness of ignorance, passionately calling on them to sober up. To achieve this, it is argued that one must cast off the "evil garment" of the physical body that binds the soul, and instead look up to the divine light with the eyes of the mind. The work presents this shift toward the knowledge of God as the only path for humanity to escape darkness and reach true salvation.
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