M. David Litwa on Deification in the Hermetica

Dr. M. David Litwa, an expert on deification in the Hermetica, discusses the concept of becoming divine in hermetic literature. Topics include translation of the Hermetica, different interpretations and methods of achieving divinity, and comparisons to Christian views of deification. The chapter also explores Clement of Alexandria's ideas on the evolution of the universe and the role of Hermes in Christian discourse.