Western esotericism has been a pervasive presence in Western
culture from late antiquity to the present day, but until recently
it was largely ignored by scholars and surrounded by misconceptions
and prejudice. This accessible guide provides readers with the
basic knowledge and tools that will allow them to find their way in
this bewildering but fascinating field. What is it that unites
phenomena as diverse as ancient gnosticism and hermetism, the
"occult sciences" of astrology, alchemy, and magic, rosicrucianism,
as well as Christian theosophy, occultism, spiritualism, and the
contemporary New Age spiritualities? What can the study of them
teach us about our common cultural and intellectual heritage, and
what is it that makes them relevant to contemporary concerns? How
do we distinguish reliable historical knowledge from legends and
fictions about esoteric traditions? These and many other questions
are answered clearly and succinctly, so that the reader can find
his way into the labyrinth of Western esotericism and out of it
again.
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