Hermetic Books In The Middle Ages

""Hermetic Books in the Middle Ages"" by Lynn Thorndike is a comprehensive study of the influence of Hermeticism on medieval literature and philosophy. The book explores the origins of Hermeticism, a religious and philosophical tradition that emerged in ancient Egypt and Greece, and its transmission to medieval Europe through Arabic translations. Thorndike examines the impact of Hermeticism on various fields of knowledge, including astrology, alchemy, and natural philosophy, and shows how it influenced the works of prominent medieval thinkers such as Roger Bacon, Thomas Aquinas, and John Dee. The book also provides a detailed analysis of the Hermetic texts themselves, including the Corpus Hermeticum and the Emerald Tablet, and their reception in medieval Europe. Overall, ""Hermetic Books in the Middle Ages"" offers a fascinating insight into the role of Hermeticism in shaping medieval thought and culture.THIS 22 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The History of Magic and Experimental Science Part 3, by Lynn Thorndike. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766143120.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.