Name: Western Esotericism: A Concise History (Suny Series in Western Esoteric Traditions) (in English)
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Author: Faivre, Antoine ; Rhone, Christine
ISBN: 9781438433783

portada Western Esotericism: A Concise History (Suny Series in Western Esoteric Traditions) (in English)

Type

Physical Book

Author

Antoine Faivre

Translated by

Christine Rhone

Publisher

State University of New York Press

Year

2010

Language

English

Pages

136

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

21.6 x 14.0 x 1.0 cm

Weight

0.16 kg.

ISBN

1438433786

ISBN13

9781438433783

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Synopsis "Western Esotericism: A Concise History (Suny Series in Western Esoteric Traditions) (in English)"

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.