Western Esotericism: A Concise History (SUNY Series in Western

Western Esotericism: A Concise History (SUNY Series in Western Esoteric Traditions)

Widely received in France, this brief, comprehensive introduction to Western esotericism by the founder of the field is at last available in English. A historical and pedagogical guide, the book is written primarily for students and novices. In clear, precise language, author Antoine Faivre provides an overview of Western esoteric currents since late antiquity. The bulk of the book is laid out chronologically, from ancient and medieval sources (Alexandrian hermetism, gnosticism, neoplatonism), through the Renaissance up to the present time. Its coverage includes spiritual alchemy, Jewish and Christian Kabbalah, Christian theosophy, Rosicrucianism, Illuminism, 'mystical' Free-Masonry, the Occultist current, Theosophical and Anthroposophical Societies, the Traditionalist School, and 'esotericism' in contemporary initiatic societies and in New Religious Movements. Faivre explores how these currents are connected, and refers to where they appear in art and literature. The book concludes with an annotated bibliography, which makes it an essential resource for beginners and scholars alike.
Country USA
Brand State University of New York Press
Manufacturer State Univ of New York Pr
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9781438433783
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EANs 9781438433783
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	State University of New York Press
Manufacturer	State Univ of New York Pr
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9781438433783
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781438433783
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Western Esotericism: A Concise History (SUNY Series in Western Esoteric Traditions)