Arthur Versluis is the founder and president of the Association for the Study of Esotericism and editor of the journal Esoterica. He is the author of many books and is a professor of writing, rhetoric, and American cultures at Michigan State University.

Arthur Versluis' prolific writings on Western esoteric thought continue to shape and define the field. His current work, Magic and Mysticism, provides lucid insight into a scarcely known tradition that continues to exert a tremendous influence on the way we see our lives, and beyond. The breadth of his coverage alone is a reason to read the book.

• Chapter 1 IntroductionChapter 2 AntiquityChapter 3 Late Antiquity: Hermetism, Gnosticism, Jewish Mysticism, Christian GnosisChapter 4 The Medieval EraChapter 5 The RenaissanceChapter 6 Early Modern Esoteric CurrentsChapter 7 Modern Christian TheosophyChapter 8 Western Esotericism TodayChapter 9 Conclusion