Hermes In The Academy

"Hermes in the Academy" commemorates the tenth anniversary of the Center for History of Hermetic Philosophy and related Currents (GHF) at the University of Amsterdam. The center devotes itself to the study of Western esotericism, which includes topics such as Hermetic philosophy, Christian kabbalah and occultism. This volume shows how, over the past ten years, the GHF has developed into the leading international center for research and teaching in this domain.

Few fields of academic research are surrounded by so many misunderstandings and misconceptions as the study of Western esotericism. For twenty years now, the Centre for History of Hermetic Philosophy and Related Currents (University of Amsterdam) has been at the forefront of international scholarship in this domain. This anniversary volume seeks to make the modern study of Western esotericism more widely known beyond specialist circles, while addressing a range of misconceptions, biases, and prejudices that still tend to surround it. Thirty major scholars in the field respond to questions about a wide range of unfamiliar ideas, traditions, practices, problems, and personalities that are central to the field. By challenging many taken-for-granted assumptions about religion, science, philosophy, and the arts, this volume demonstrates why the modern study of esotericism leads us to reconsider much that we thought we knew about the story of Western culture.

The neglected history of how intellectuals since the Renaissance have approached ideas of the occult which challenged biblical religion.

The story of the beliefs and practices called 'magic' starts in ancient Iran, Greece, and Rome, before entering its crucial Christian phase in the Middle Ages. Centering on the Renaissance and Marsilio Ficino, this richly illustrated and groundbreaking book treats magic as a classical tradition with foundations that were distinctly philosophical.

Sometimes it's hard to distinguish between love and hate. After learning the truth behind the vampire pirates swarming the Mediterranean Sea, the young gods and demigods join forces with the vampires in the fight against corruption. But first, they must learn to be pirates. According to one of their leaders, Delphine, it's a dangerous art form that any can learn but not all can survive. Delphine also says there's no room for both love and war. And there's a war going on. Yet, the heart wants what the heart wants. If you like enemies-to-lovers romance and heart-breaking love triangles combined with fast-paced, high-stakes action, then this series is for you. For lovers of Greek mythology, paranormal romance, vampire romance, pirate romance, and action adventure stories. Grab your copy to continue the exciting adventure today! Related Authors: C. Gockel, Anthea Sharp, Susan Kaye Quinn, Cassandra Clare, Chanda Hahn, Quinn Loftis, Kim Richardson, S.T. Bende, Karen Lynch, Kimberly Loth, Richelle Mead, M. Lynn, Allie Burton, Ashley McLeo, Frost Kay, Cameo Renea, Elise Kova, Nicole Zoltack, A.L. Knorr, Kay L. Moody, Melissa Craven, Laura Thalassa, Rose Garcia, Holly Hook, Robin D. Mahle, Elle Madison, Raye Wagner, Elisa S. Amore, Stephenie Meyer, Tracy Wolff, J.L. Weil, P.C. Cast, L.J. Smith, Search Terms: Greek mythology romance, young adult romance, paranormal romance, urban fantasy, vampires, vampire romance, enemies to lovers romance, pirates, pirate romance, Greek gods and goddesses, demigods, demigods romance, mythology romance, myth retelling, sea adventure, mythological beasts, gods and monsters, sword and sorcery, magic, clean romance, young adult fiction, young adult fantasy, teen fiction, and teen books.

With the first four episodes of this paranormal academy romance grouped together in this box set, fans of Greek mythology, enemies to lovers, and twisted mysteries will devour this box set in one sitting! When Pandora's sister, Persephone, disappears under mysterious circumstances at her own betrothal ceremony, Pandora knows something is going on. Seph may be naive, but she knows her duty, even if that means marrying the arrogant Zeus. Until it turns out that Seph's disappearance isn't the only thing that happens that night. The Box - Zeus's greatest achievement at securing the Titans and trapping them away so they could never harm Olympus again - is gone too. Rumors start swirling. Is Seph desperate to get out of her engagement with Zeus that she would unBox the Titans? If not, where is she? Pandora needs answers, and unfortunately, the only person who can give her that is a drunk, washed-up Apollo. He used to be a legend, and now, he's pathetic. But Pandora is desperate. She'll do anything for answers. But she must also prepare for the worst case scenario: Seph has her own secrets, and she may not be as innocent as everyone thinks.