In the first part of the book we will study the Principles of Hermeticism. In our days the term "Hermetic" means secret, closed in such a way that nothing escapes, meaning that the disciples of Hermes always observed the principle of secrecy in its precepts. The ancient teachers asked for this secret, but never wished that the teachings should not be transmitted. They did not institute a religion, so that these principles could be used by all, but...