Corpus Hermeticum II - Hermetic Fragments & Testimonies - From Nag Hammadi to the Kore Kosmou
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- Опубліковано 14 січ 2021
- In this episode of Esoterica we are going to introduce and explore the Hermetic Writings that survive outside the classic Greek tractates and the Latin Asclepius. Here we discover a staggering diversity of texts and traditions all of which give us a better glimpse onto the the spiritual philosophy of Hermeticism. In this episode we explore the Three Hermetic tracts in the Nag Hammadi Library, the copious Stobaean Fragments, Armenian Hermetic Definitions, Oxford and Vienna Papyri and an overview of the General Fragments and Testimonies about Hermes Trismegistus and the "Way of Hermes."
Recommended Reading:
Hanegraaff - How Hermetic was Renaissance Hermetism? - brill.com/view/journals/arie/...
Litwa - Hermetica II - 978-1107182530
Mahe, etc - The Way of Hermes - 978-0892811861
Also see my reading list on the first Corpus Hermetcum episode for more readings on this topic!
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I want to thank you so much for these wonderful, scholarly videos on the subject of Hermeticism. As a 20-year-practicing Hermeticist now moving into a clerical role for a small neopagan community, it provides a useful tool to explain and expound my own beliefs.
I'm so happy the content is useful - thanks for your kind words!
Dr Sledge, I just wanna thank you for supplying endless background for my pen and paper RPGs
If I have inspired an rpg or band name, this channel will have been a success :)
Thanks Dr.Justin, another top class production.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wow, the algorithm finally sent me something excellent! These videos are very nicely presented, I love the occasional wry aside (I’m looking at you Augustine). Probably my most exciting find since The Modern Hermeticist Thank you and subbed.
Welcome aboard! I'm also a Dan Fan, super smart guy.
The Hermetic Corpus literally changed my life and completely empowered me to be the person I am today. Single handedly the most powerful spiritual text which has ever been written.
Hello Dr sledger I just wanted to say this is my favorite channel on UA-cam. You are an absolute genius and extremely informative. Thank you for bringing this information to light 🙏. Wishing you many blessings.
I've been binge watching..glad I found you when i searched recent uploads for astrology....with your interview with ms partridge.....also I love the text and further information recommendations at the end....you got something good going here...I think it will gain more and more momentum....keep refining your search keywords. Thank you!!
Keep the esoteric knowledge flowing Dr. Sledge! I just hope the masses will start to absorb it as well rather than only us mere God seekers. Reconnecting with our spiritual selves through the multiple paths to the Godhead may be the very panacea needed to preserve humanity's future.
I hope that al kinds of folks find the content interesting from believers to skeptics. I'm just here to present the information the best I can and hope it helps folks along their journey, whatever journey that is.
Hey man. This information is fascinating. It honestly would all seem pretty crazy and not possible but as a child I experienced something profound. The entity I interacted with looked exactly like what summerian cultures worshipped as deity's. Reptilian looking humanoid being. It was wearing a robe and it touched my face. I will never forget it
Sounds surreal - though I don't think the Sumerian gods were 'reptilian looking' - most just look like people.
@@TheEsotericaChannel yeah I believe you're right. I'm not too sure on the specifics of the culture and what they called these beings, but this event of mine took place in 2000 when I was a kid. No cellphones or computer to know about the incredible expansive universe, and all its ancient wonders. My mind hadn't been filled with the potential to manifest this type of ordeal.
@@TheEsotericaChannel kind of mind boggling though, how much allegorical symbolism is meant to be interpreted by those who understand internal alchemy and transmutation
Somewhat in relation to this, but not regarding Hermeticism perse, I had a similar experience of a Christian bent: in my dream, I went through numerous, strange scenes (one was an empty swimming pool full of apple cores) and in time I was chased to an archaic looking altar by a man suited in black. Before me was a robed figure with ram's horns, and holding up a goblet and scroll he said the word "negatas". When I woke up, I had identical, long patches of hair completely missing from both my forearms, in a sort of upward, arrow shape. Weird stuff, I tell ya!
They were called the anunaki. Reptile gods...what are the chances of this. Perhaps the mythology has more basis in truth rather than myth
Quite simply you should be writing the next Indiana Jones. Really enjoying these in depth clips into the history of magic
Quite a compliment - especially coming for someone as amazing at magic as you - Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@TheEsotericaChannel It’s a great channel.
Thank you.
Wonderful! I remember being cautioned about diving into *_The Way of Hermes_* as a first book on Hermeticism, but I loved it. It took me some time to get through, but I was greatly gratified. Other books recommended were by authors writing ABOUT Hermeticism (I'll save those for later). I would be interested in your comparison of the Hermetic texts to the Kybalion.
That's odd - I would say that would be the first place I would tell folks to look. It's a great translation. The Kybalion is pretty much 'hermetic' in name only but since it has become so popular and has now become linked with 'hermeticism' I think it is important to cover it as such. Future episode!
@@TheEsotericaChannel okay if one want's to study hermeticism fully, what set of books would you recommend?
The stobean to salaman to kopenhaver to manly p and more that i dont know about. Maximum of 5 books would be best.
Thanks maestro
Thk dr. SLEGDE for getting us "referrals" prof. Hanegraaff article: "HOW HERMETIC WAS RENAISSANCE (according to my undestanding mainly Ficino's "Corpus Hermeticum" transl.& comments) HERMETISM".
Dr. Justin; HERMETICA: great job indeed...
It kinda is ... Great answer.
Can you do one on the Emerald tablets of thoth ? It's my favorite and you're my favorite 🥰
:) Thanks - Yep, coming down the pike!
Great! If you do a closed Study group about the Minerva Mundi I will be glad to participate.
At some point!
Such a well done episode. Thank you. Will you kindly point me the right direction to access the original manuscript of the Armenian Definitions? You tilted across the source in this video. I've been trying to review the original manuscript but can't access it. Much thanks, in advance.
You know - I've never seen them. The bibliographic info is in the Way of Hermes text, if that helps.
You do understand your work and all is awesome right? Blessed be
I'm just happy to be of educational service
Thanks for the great content! I just wanted to pick your brain since I see you recommend books on your videos. I recently bought The Secret History of Hermes Trismegistus: Hermeticism from Ancient to Modern Times by Florian Enbeling. It's out on a limb whether you've heard of or read it, but I just wanted to know if you have an opinion on it as to whether it's a reliable or accurate summation. Thanks!
excited for ouroboros press's new edition of the hermerica
Nice - I'd like to see it too!
What do you think of the Mead translation of these texts, since the Litwa is so expensive?
It's ok but very outdated. Certainly fine for casual reading (and somewhat more aesthetically pleasing) but not really viable for academic or scholarly use.
Is there an English translation of the 23rd fragment, the people of the universe?
....sensational
The Corpus holds the ultimate Truth.
and within so few pages as well! What a bargain
Link?
Is there a " The Kybalion " episode yet ?
No and there likely won't be.
I remember when I finally found a copy of Thrice Greatest Hermes a couple of decades ago. I knew a guy who had Charles Williams' personal annotated copy, and he talked like it was a really great book. I read maybe the first 40 pages, skimmed the rest, and tossed it. No wisdom to be found there---none at all. Don't buy into the hype.