Faivre, Antoine
Access to Western Esotericism (Western Esoteric Traditions)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780791421789
- author:
- Faivre, Antoine
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- State University of New York Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1994
- Pages:
- 369
- Genre:
- Cultural studies
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Antoine Faivre's comprehensive exploration of Western esotericism is the first systematic treatment to appear in English. This historical survey covers various esoteric currents, including Christian Kabbalah, Theosophy, Alchemy, Rosicrucianism, and Hermeticism.
The book examines common characteristics of these currents, such as the notion of universal interdependency and spiritual transformation, and establishes a rigorous methodology for understanding key terms like gnosis, theosophy, occultism, and Hermeticism. The author also presents analysis of contemporary esotericism based on three distinct pathways.
The book concludes with in-depth studies on several important figures, works, and movements in Western esotericism, as well as a rich and selective bibliography that serves as both an orientation tool and research aid.
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