Source edition
Hermetica. The Ancient Greek and Latin Writings which Contain Religious or Philosophic Teachings Ascribed to Hermes Trismegistus, Vol. I. Scott, Walter, editor. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1924 (printing).
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Open Greek and Latin · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Summary
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.
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