The Turba Philosophorum is also called the Epistle of Arisleus, prefixed to the Words of the Sages, concerning the Purport of this Book, for the Benefit of Posterity, and the same being as here follows:-
Arisleus, begotten of Pythagoras, a disciple of the disciples by the grace of thrice great Hermes, learning from the seat of knowledge, unto all who come after wishing for health and mercy. I testify that my master, Pythagoras, the Italian, master of the wise and chief of the Prophets, had a greater gift of God and of Wisdom than was granted to any one after Hermes.
Therefore he had a mind to assemble his disciples, who were now greatly increased, and had been constituted the chief persons throughout all regions for the discussion of this most precious Art, that their words might be a foundation for posterity. He then commanded Iximidrus, of highest council, to be the first speaker.
The Turba is probably best read with a commentary close at hand. There are several commentaries available from several Gnostic sources. We use one written by one of our esoteric scholars. The link to this commentary is given in each part of the Turba for your convenience.
The Turba is a rather large document. We've broken it down into smaller parts so it's easier to download and handle.
Turba Part One - Dictums 1 - 7
Turba Part Two - Dictums 8 - 9
Turba Part Three - Dictums 10-13
Turba Part Four - Dictums 14 - 17
Turba Part Five
- Dictums 18 - 21
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