Magic and Mysticism

An Introduction to Western Esoteric Traditions

AvArthur Versluis

Häftad, Engelska, 2007

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Magic and Mysticism: An Introduction to Western Esoteric Traditions is a concise overview, from antiquity to the present, of all the major Western religious esoteric movements. Topics covered include alchemy, Gnosticism, Hermeticism, Rosicrucianism, Theosophy and many more. Magic and Mysticism is ideal for students of Mysticism and New Religious Movements, as well as for general readers of Metaphysics and Esoterica.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2007-05-22
Mått:155 x 233 x 11 mm
Vikt:299 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:208
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN:9780742558366

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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.

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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.

Innehållsförteckning

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