Bibliotheca Philosophica Hermetica
Library of Hermetic works in Amsterdam
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Bibliotheca Philosophica Hermetica (BPH) or The Ritman Library is a Dutch library founded by Joost Ritman located in the Huis met de Hoofden (House with the Heads) at Keizersgracht 123, in the center of Amsterdam. The Bibliotheca Philosophica Hermetica brings together manuscripts and printed works in the field of Hermeticism, more specifically what it likes to call the 'Christian-Hermetic tradition'.
The Embassy of the Free Mind is a museum, library, and intellectual platform inspired by the collection.
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