The Prayer of Thanksgiving

The Prayer of Thanksgiving was a communal prayer likely recited before a ceremonial feast. This Hermetic prayer incorporates Gnostic themes, emphasizing the pursuit of enlightenment and union with the divine. The text highlights the importance Hermeticists placed on shared experience and the collaborative pursuit of knowledge.


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How to cite:

Zinner, Samuel. . Translated by Samuel Zinner, edited by Mark Mattison, technical editing by Rachel Bousfield. Other Gospels. (accessed ).