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Hermetic Spirituality and the Historical Imagination: Altered States of Knowledge in Late Antiquity Wouter J. Hanegraaff
Hermetic Spirituality and the Historical Imagination: Altered States of Knowledge in Late Antiquity
Wouter J. Hanegraaff
Explores the tradition of Hermetic spirituality that flourished in Roman Egypt during the first centuries CE. It was grounded in experiential techniques that had a powerful effect on the consciousness of practitioners. Their goal was to 'heal the soul' of mental delusion and lead it to gnosis, ultimate salvational knowledge.
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | May 29, 2025 |
| ISBN13 | 9781009124232 |
| Publishers | Cambridge University Press |
| Pages | 454 |
| Dimensions | 229 × 153 × 29 mm · 676 g |
| Language | English |
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