In Thoth: The Hermes of Egypt, Patrick Boylan explores the mythology, symbolism, and theological legacy of Thoth, the ancient Egyptian god of wisdom, writing, time, and cosmic order. Drawing on primary texts, temple inscriptions, and comparative mythology, Boylan paints a detailed portrait of Thoth as both divine scribe and mediator of celestial harmony. He examines Thoth's role in the Egyptian pantheon—as the inventor of language, the keeper of sacred law, and the judge of souls in the afterlife—while tracing how this complex figure influenced later religious and philosophical systems, especially in Hellenistic Egypt. Boylan draws compelling parallels between Thoth and the Greek Hermes, particularly in the syncretic figure of Hermes Trismegistus, whose writings gave rise to Hermeticism. The book explores how the Thoth-Hermes archetype came to represent hidden knowledge, spiritual transformation, and the unity of divine and human intellect. Scholarly yet readable, Boylan's work offers both historical rigor and mystical fascination, illuminating how ancient Egyptian spirituality helped shape Western esoteric tradition. Thoth: The Hermes of Egypt is indispensable for students of mythology, religion, Egyptian history, and those interested in the deep currents of symbolic wisdom that run beneath surface belief.