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The Emerald Tablet 101: A Modern, Practical Guide, Plain and Simple
The mind-expanding wisdom of the Emerald Tablet, simplified! The Emerald Tablet is an Ancient Egyptian work written by Hermes Trismegistus that is believed to represent a step-by-step instruction manual for the Alchemical process of turning ordinary metals like lead into something much more valuable, like gold.
The manual consists of fourteen cryptic, symbolic statements that many have tried to decipher over the course of thousands of years.
I believe the fourteen statements of the Emerald Tablet to be a symbolic guide to a far greater treasure than the conversion of lead into gold. I believe it to be, instead, a symbolic guide to the awakening of the human soul. I believe it to be a guide to the conversion of a base and petty human being into an awakened soul, the likes of which we have seen in the Jesuses and the Buddhas of our world.
In the Christian Bible, it is said that Adam fell into a deep sleep. Nowhere in that Bible does it say that he woke back up. The purpose of the Emerald Tablet, I believe, is that very awakening.
Want to claim this wisdom for yourself? Scroll up and grab your copy today!
The manual consists of fourteen cryptic, symbolic statements that many have tried to decipher over the course of thousands of years.
I believe the fourteen statements of the Emerald Tablet to be a symbolic guide to a far greater treasure than the conversion of lead into gold. I believe it to be, instead, a symbolic guide to the awakening of the human soul. I believe it to be a guide to the conversion of a base and petty human being into an awakened soul, the likes of which we have seen in the Jesuses and the Buddhas of our world.
In the Christian Bible, it is said that Adam fell into a deep sleep. Nowhere in that Bible does it say that he woke back up. The purpose of the Emerald Tablet, I believe, is that very awakening.
Want to claim this wisdom for yourself? Scroll up and grab your copy today!
- GenresReligionNonfictionEgypt
83 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 30, 2016
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December 19, 2016
Very Beautiful
This is by far the best version of the Emerald tablet I've read. Very interesting I encourage everyone to read this
This is by far the best version of the Emerald tablet I've read. Very interesting I encourage everyone to read this
September 12, 2019
Very informative
I enjoyed this ebook very much.. I have already more less come to same conclusion as to what this book is trying convey.
I enjoyed this ebook very much.. I have already more less come to same conclusion as to what this book is trying convey.
August 25, 2021
An excellent resource for spiritual fulfillment
I like that this book includes a traditional translation And the author's interpretation. I think this gives the reader grounds for comparison in their own analysis, which is something that Hermes seemed to emphasize to anyone wishing to find the truth. Its most pertinent to wisdom and true understanding that the seeker find it and experience it for themselves. I think this is a pretty good starting point for anyone interested in the subject matter and can be valuable to anyone who reads it, but should be viewed objectively and used for individual reinterpretation because, from what i understand, everyone may have unique meaning conveyed through their endeavors depending on what point they have reached on their journey... The wisdom in the Emerald Tablets is beyond that of the 3 dimensional restrictions that bind most of our minds And as such, i think it is difficult to convey these lessons in a context suitable for a 3 dimensional understanding Of reality. Thus, experience is an essential ingredient to reach the intended goal, which implies that to attain the Ultimate Truth, action is required, Not just reading, thinking, wanting, or praying... But it seems that those are also necessary.
I like that this book includes a traditional translation And the author's interpretation. I think this gives the reader grounds for comparison in their own analysis, which is something that Hermes seemed to emphasize to anyone wishing to find the truth. Its most pertinent to wisdom and true understanding that the seeker find it and experience it for themselves. I think this is a pretty good starting point for anyone interested in the subject matter and can be valuable to anyone who reads it, but should be viewed objectively and used for individual reinterpretation because, from what i understand, everyone may have unique meaning conveyed through their endeavors depending on what point they have reached on their journey... The wisdom in the Emerald Tablets is beyond that of the 3 dimensional restrictions that bind most of our minds And as such, i think it is difficult to convey these lessons in a context suitable for a 3 dimensional understanding Of reality. Thus, experience is an essential ingredient to reach the intended goal, which implies that to attain the Ultimate Truth, action is required, Not just reading, thinking, wanting, or praying... But it seems that those are also necessary.
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March 26, 2022Quick read but honestly really interesting viewpoints! It got my mind turning in a good way and I really enjoyed it. Took off a star bc it’s so short it’s almost like a waste of time? Not in a bad way like I wish I hadn’t read it, but more like I wish he’d published all three books in the series together instead of individual super short books. I’d rather pay like 20 bucks for a “full book” instead of 5-10 per tiny book. With all the covers and filler pages it’s just a waste. And the only reason this book was 60 pages is because most of it is structured like a poem with small stanzas of three to five lines where each line has about five words on average. It only took me 20 mins to read and I was taking my time and rereading parts as I went. Like I’d still totally recommend the book, but maybe have all three before reading so you can …keep reading?
Also had zero to do with ancient Egyptian religion or culture which is what I thought I was getting, but still totally worth reading. Really thought provoking.
Also had zero to do with ancient Egyptian religion or culture which is what I thought I was getting, but still totally worth reading. Really thought provoking.
July 25, 2020
Simple, effective, enlightened
It was a good read. I liked its simplicity. The author didn’t ramble or try to create a 200 page book with the same explanations over and over again as I find with some other books. Most books offer way too many difficult words that I then have to look up in the dictionary to try to understand. It was a modern and elegant interpretation that sparked my desire to learn more. Onto his next book.
It was a good read. I liked its simplicity. The author didn’t ramble or try to create a 200 page book with the same explanations over and over again as I find with some other books. Most books offer way too many difficult words that I then have to look up in the dictionary to try to understand. It was a modern and elegant interpretation that sparked my desire to learn more. Onto his next book.
December 24, 2023
Perfect Christmas Eve Read
Amazing to see the similarly of some of the basics with what I learned in my catholic school upbringing. Who knows who borrowed from who but is it important who conceived of the concepts or who embraced if and repeated it. Confirming ultimately what I've said for several years now. In don't know now the mystery if v the universe works. I just know it does.
Amazing to see the similarly of some of the basics with what I learned in my catholic school upbringing. Who knows who borrowed from who but is it important who conceived of the concepts or who embraced if and repeated it. Confirming ultimately what I've said for several years now. In don't know now the mystery if v the universe works. I just know it does.
December 3, 2020
An interesting read and Great interpretation
The author's attempt of the tablets are really spot on in a way where whoever wants to begin to dive into the topic can have a clearer understanding of what they can mean. Though it's hard to really interpret exactly what it's truly trying to say, it's an incredible start to look into. A highly recommended read from me.
The author's attempt of the tablets are really spot on in a way where whoever wants to begin to dive into the topic can have a clearer understanding of what they can mean. Though it's hard to really interpret exactly what it's truly trying to say, it's an incredible start to look into. A highly recommended read from me.
October 22, 2020
Miraculous and a invitation to illumination
Put plainly and easy to understand. Though I was hoping for a how to manual of sorts to make the process of enlightenment easy, it has definitely opened me up to a path that feels possible now.
Put plainly and easy to understand. Though I was hoping for a how to manual of sorts to make the process of enlightenment easy, it has definitely opened me up to a path that feels possible now.
February 21, 2021
Searching for enlightenment...
An eye opening journey that will challenged my church doctrine and dogma! After the earthquake I found a calm and refreshing perspective of my lost culture.
An eye opening journey that will challenged my church doctrine and dogma! After the earthquake I found a calm and refreshing perspective of my lost culture.
October 17, 2021
Clear and concise
Barnes' Emerald Tablet 101 stays true to its subtitle and avoids unnecessary complications or explanations. It reads more like a devotional than an introductory text. Both form and content lend themselves to repeated reading.
Barnes' Emerald Tablet 101 stays true to its subtitle and avoids unnecessary complications or explanations. It reads more like a devotional than an introductory text. Both form and content lend themselves to repeated reading.
October 18, 2022
The sages of Egypt, China, and India seem to have all reached the same conclusion about the origin of the universe, how to attain the source, and how to avoid suffering as a human. I take comfort in that.
May 4, 2023
Great read, thank you!
I very much enjoyed t this book and plan on reading his other ones as well...I am really interested in learning these things and it is explained in a simple and practical 1way that anyone could easily understand...
I very much enjoyed t this book and plan on reading his other ones as well...I am really interested in learning these things and it is explained in a simple and practical 1way that anyone could easily understand...
December 9, 2024
"Plain & Simple" as the title suggests... a little too simple for me. Essentially, a layman's attempt to explain the mystery behind this ancient text. Redundant, at best. "From above, so below" & all the other cliched wisdom we've carried around since college. Not a bad book -- but nothing new.
November 28, 2022
A very interesting tablet that was written down, I'm definitely going to be reading this again just to make sure I didn't miss anything!
December 28, 2022
Easy read
I found the book to be very enlightening and very easy to comprehend. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for one's true self and nature.
I found the book to be very enlightening and very easy to comprehend. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for one's true self and nature.
July 18, 2023
eye opener.
Regardless of religion seems to me that however the universe was created the Emerald table 101 summarized most believes in the universe.
Regardless of religion seems to me that however the universe was created the Emerald table 101 summarized most believes in the universe.
October 10, 2023
Interesting book!
January 24, 2024
Speeding thru
Short and sweet alright. Straight to the point alright. Glad I chose this one as the author has translated the origins simply and effectively.
Short and sweet alright. Straight to the point alright. Glad I chose this one as the author has translated the origins simply and effectively.
April 15, 2024
Quick and accessible read for those who seek the universal threads in all things! I did the audiobook but I would recommend a physical copy of my to annotate.
December 13, 2024
This book is extremely enlightening
June 22, 2025
If ancient wisdom is your jam, dive into this and also other versions (Matthew Barnes writes more of a synopsis in simple to understand language of these books - they are all titled with "101".
June 13, 2021
The tablet has 14 cryptic sentences and seems to be linked to alchemy. It's also rather ancient. The author goes into where it was found and says it was not actually alchemy (which involves taking 'baser' materials and turning them into gold)but is linked to the spirituality of people.
The concept is to destroy the darkness that is within ourselves. The author says that religion often breeds intolerance. He refers to a creator as IT since IT is beyond human comprehension and is far more than we can even imagine. (Personally, I like the Centauri -from Babylon 5 - idea when they refer to God as The Great Maker.)
We can't speak fully of a great creator since such a being would be beyond our understanding.
The author then goes through his own ideas about the 14 sayings and a lot of the material is very similar to the Tao Te Ching.This is the best part of the book and some of the material is poetic in nature, especially referring to the darkness as ignorance.
Quite interesting.
The concept is to destroy the darkness that is within ourselves. The author says that religion often breeds intolerance. He refers to a creator as IT since IT is beyond human comprehension and is far more than we can even imagine. (Personally, I like the Centauri -from Babylon 5 - idea when they refer to God as The Great Maker.)
We can't speak fully of a great creator since such a being would be beyond our understanding.
The author then goes through his own ideas about the 14 sayings and a lot of the material is very similar to the Tao Te Ching.This is the best part of the book and some of the material is poetic in nature, especially referring to the darkness as ignorance.
Quite interesting.
August 10, 2022
Once in a while you stumble upon short literature that really makes a difference. This book is such an example. It accompanies the writings of the Emerald Tablet without blatantly over-analyzing its substance. It lays a foundation for you and helps you distill its abstract yet deep and meaningful contents. I would absolutely recommend this to everyone who's interested in the Hermetic teachings.
October 31, 2023
Nice, short and clear. A perfect overview and introduction to the Emerald tablets and all most would ever need to understand the topic. Loved it and read in one hour.
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