Introduction to Hermeticism - Its Theory and Practice: Institute for Hermetic Studies Monograph Series - Paperback

by Alfred DeStefano III (Editor), Mark Stavish M. a. (Author)

Introduction to Hermeticism - Its Theory and Practice is a complete overview of the history, philosophy, and practice of Hermeticism from the classical to modern period. Students new to Hermeticism will find this book indispensable in helping them to find their way through the labyrinth of Hermetic ideas and how they are to be understood. Completely annotated, along with an outline of key points, and a suggested reading list, Introduction to Hermeticism - Its Theory and Practice is ideal for use in college classes as well as by members of practical study groups and lodges. This monograph is a completely revised and updated edition of an IHS paper previously released in 2004, and is the first title published in the Institute for Hermetic Studies Monograph Series.

Author Biography

Mark Stavish (Pennsylvania) is a respected authority in the study and practice of Western spiritual traditions. He is the author of many best selling books, including The Path of Alchemy, Kabbalah for Health and Wellness, and Between the Gates - Lucid Dreaming, Astral Projection and the Body of Light in Western Esotericism and has been translated into over nine languages worldwide. He is the founder and Director of Studies at the Institute for Hermetic Studies (Wyoming, Pennsylvania) and the Louis Claude de St. Martin Fund. For more information go to: www.hermeticinstitute.org. Alfred DeStefano III (Tulsa, OK) teaches mathematics at the university level. In addition to being a "Renaissance Man" of many varied and unique talents, he has assisted in the production of numerous esoteric publications, including the forthcoming 7th Edition of The Golden Dawn by Israel Regardie, edited by John Michael Greer (Llewellyn).