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Hermeticism is a set of philosophical and religious beliefs(Churton p. 5) based primarily upon the writings of Hermetism, attributed to Hermes Trismegistus (a syncretism of three deities). Sometimes it isn't even differentiated from Hermetism, as in the Kybalion.(Three Initiates p. 12)
These beliefs have had the impact of effecting magic traditions and further, the impact of serving as a set of religious beliefs. Whatever the impact of the beliefs, they stem from teachings and books accredited to Hermes Trismegistus, who is put forth as a wise sage and Egyptian priest, commonly seen as synonymous with the Egyptian god Thoth.
Hermeticism is closely related to occultism: avoiding persecution through secrecy (Hall The Hermetic Marriage p. 227)
, focusing on the concept of God, astrology, alchemy, and theurgy. The traditional secrecy surrounding Hermetic philosophy gave rise to the term "hermetically sealed" (Hall The Secret Teachings of All Ages p. 95)
and many Hermeticists still feel uncomfortable throwing their pearls to swine. (Three Initiates p. 18)
The roots of Hermeticism come from Hermetism, but Hermetism's roots are debated. Some scholars feel that Hermetism is a Greek movement which developed around the time of Christianity. Other scholars, primarily from occult circles, trace Hermetism's roots to Egypt and its mystery schools. There are a few others who go further and trace Hermetism to Atlantis, in which some survivors handed their wisdom down to the people of Egypt.
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Appendix One: Inventory and Chronology of Hermetic Literature - Details various Hermetic writings and when they were published.
Cauda Pavonis: Studies in Hermeticism - Publishes scholarly material on all aspects of alchemy and hermeticism and their influence on the arts, philosophy, religion, and the history of science and medicine.
Emerald Tablet of Hermes - The history of the tablet with commentary from various historical figures.
End of Europe's Middle Ages - Hermeticism - An introduction to Hermeticism.
Glory of the World - A brief article on The Emerald Tablet.
Hermes Trismegistus and the Hermetic Writings - The Hermetic writings, the figure of Hermes Trismegistus, and the cults which grew up around them during the Hellenistic age.
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Hermetica - Key to Universal Knowledge - Translation of Joost R. Ritman's response to the laudatio delivered by prof. dr. Maria A. Schenkeveld-van der Dussen, chairwoman of the Arts Department of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences, on being awarded the Academy's Silver Medal on 13 May 2002.
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Hermetics Resource - Extensive article and link list.
Hollyfeld: Hermeticism - Texts on Hermeticism available for download.
J.R. Ritman Library - Bibliotheca Philosophica Hermetica - Features a large collection of works in the Hermetic-Christian tradition. Information on exhibitions and scholarly conferences. Online articles and visiting details.
Leonard's Lair: Resources for the Imagination - A personal site with hermetic and esoteric writings.
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Monas: Hermeticism - History of Hermeticism.
Occultopedia: Hermetica - Information about Hermetica.
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On the Trail of the Winged God - Hermes and Hermeticism throughout the ages.
The Chaldean Oracles - Attributed to Zoroaster, preface by Sapere Aude.
The Chaldean Oracles of Julianus - Edited and translated to English by Thomas Stanley.
The Hermetic Arcanum - The secret work of the hermetic philosophy.
The Kybalion Resource Page - An online ebook edition of 'The Kybalion: A Study of The Hermetic Philosophy of Ancient Egypt and Greece,' by Three Initiates, along with links that explore the identity of the authors and other Kybalion related information.
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