Step beyond the veil of ordinary time and into the luminous realm of Thrice-Greatest Hermes, where gods, sages, and seekers speak through forgotten manuscripts and ancient gnosis. In this episode, we journey into the sacred world of Hermetic philosophy—guided by G.R.S. Mead’s masterful 1906 translation and commentary on the Trismegistic literature, the lost spiritual wisdom of Egypt’s divine scribe: Hermes Trismegistus.
This volume, rich with mysticism, myth, and metaphysical insight, isn’t just a historical artifact—it’s a living echo of the ancient mind, one that bridges the wisdom of Egypt, Greece, and early Christianity. Through Mead’s detailed “Prolegomena,” we uncover not only the sermons and sacred fragments of Hermes, but also the cultural and spiritual forces that shaped them. These texts are more than doctrine—they are invitations to transformation. Mead’s introduction explores the evolution of religious thought in the Hellenistic world, the syncretic currents that gave birth to Hermeticism, and the esoteric pathways that once led disciples toward the divine.
We explore the cosmology of the Poimandres, where the universe is conceived as a mind-filled vessel, and the soul’s journey is not linear but alchemical—a cycle of descent into matter and eventual return to light. Through the mysterious “Shepherd of Men” and the Corpus Hermeticum, the teachings of Hermes address the nature of God, the soul’s imprisonment and liberation, and the hidden relationship between man and cosmos. These aren’t just mystical speculations—they are detailed, symbolic blueprints for inner transformation.
G.R.S. Mead, a scholar and mystic, offers commentary that blends academic rigor with spiritual reverence. He draws parallels between Hermetic doctrines and the Gnostic streams of early Christianity, revealing how figures like Philo, Plutarch, and Plotinus carried forward these truths in veiled philosophical forms. We come to see that Hermes Trismegistus—"the Thrice-Great"—is not one man, but a lineage of wisdom, a voice that rises again in times of spiritual need.
In this episode, we also confront the controversies surrounding Hermetic texts: were they plagiarized from Christianity or precursors to it? Mead challenges this narrative by tracing Hermetic thought to ancient Egyptian theology and Platonic mysticism, dismantling the narrow view of the Church Fathers and modern critics alike. What emerges is a theology of the stars, of divine silence, and of sacred language—where logos is not just word, but a vibration through which all things manifest.
Whether discussing the Seven Zones of the soul’s descent, the mystic role of Thoth in Egyptian cosmology, or the mystery of the Divine Mind, this podcast brings Hermetic thought to life—not as a relic of the past, but as a mirror for the present. If you have ever questioned the rigid lines between philosophy and spirituality, science and soul, or myth and metaphysics, this episode offers a portal into a unified vision.
Join us as we uncover the forgotten wisdom of a world where gods spoke in symbols, the soul was a star fallen into flesh, and silence held the keys to the universe.
