This program is read by an AI-based synthesized voice.

The Book of Hermetica is the definitive collection of the most pivotal texts of hermetic wisdom. It includes the three most critical books in the cannon: Corpus Hermeticum, The Emerald Tablet, and The Kybalion.

Corpus Hermeticum and The Emerald Tablet are both attributed to Hermes Trismegistus and were written between 100-300 BCE. These works form the foundation of hermetic wisdom, expounding on philosophy, religion, magic, and alchemy. The Kybalion was written much later, in the 20th century, and explores the seven basic hermetic principles. Faithfully reproduced in The Book of Hermetica, these esoteric writings have inspired great minds throughout the ages—everyone from Newton and Milton to Leonardo da Vinci and Jung—and modern readers will find their pages equally fascinating.

The Book of Hermetica is the perfect introduction to the mysteries of hermeticism and essential listening for anyone interested in understanding Western mystical thought through the ages.

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press Essentials