10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ESOTERICISM»
Discover the use of
esotericism in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
esotericism and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Access to Western
Esotericism
This is the first systematic treatment of esotericism to appear in English.
2
New Age Religion and Western Culture:
Esotericism in the ...
Presents the first systematic analysis of the structure and beliefs of the New Age movement, and the historical emergence of "New Age" as a secularized version of Western esoteric traditions.
3
Aleister Crowley and Western
Esotericism
This volume is the first comprehensive examination of one of the twentieth century's most distinctive iconoclasts. Aleister Crowley (1875-1947) was a study in contradictions.
Henrik Bogdan, Martin P. Starr, 2012
4
Constructing Tradition: Means and Myths of Transmission in ...
This volume of conference proceedings investigates the various ways and patterns with which esoteric writings and groups establish their own tradition.
5
Theosophy, Imagination, Tradition: Studies in Western ...
A historical and interpretive study of three aspects of Western esotericism from the Renaissance to the twentieth century.
6
Hidden Intercourse: Eros and Sexuality in the History of ...
This volume, which brings together an impressive array of top-level specialists, is the first to analyze the eroticism of the esoteric without sensationalism or cheap generalizations, but on the basis of expert scholarship and attention to ...
Wouter J. Hanegraaff, Jeffrey John Kripal, 2008
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Esotericism and the Academy: Rejected Knowledge in Western ...
From 2001 on, Brill began publishing the new peer-reviewed journal Aries:
journal for the Study of Western Esotericism, followed from 2006 on by a parallel “
Aries Book Series” that brings out monographs, collective volumes, and text
editions.
Wouter J. Hanegraaff, 2012
8
Magic and Mysticism: An Introduction to Western
Esotericism
Provides overview, from antiquity onwards, on various Western religious esoteric movements. This book includes topics such as: alchemy, Gnosticism, Hermeticism, Rosicrucianism, Theosophy and more.
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Concealment and Revelation:
Esotericism in Jewish Thought ...
They presented their own readings in a coded fashion that has come to be regarded by many as the very essence of esotericism. Concealment and Revelation takes us on a fascinating journey to the depths of the esoteric imagination.
10
Hermes in the Academy: Ten Years' Study of Western ...
This volume shows how, over the past ten years, the GHF has developed into the leading international center for research and teaching in this domain.
Wouter J. Hanegraaff, Joyce Pijnenburg, 2009
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ESOTERICISM»
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esotericism is used in the context of the following news items.
Holiday sparks memories of faith and freedom leaders
The services are conducted by her Holiness Shinso Ito, head priest of Shinnyo-en, in accordance with Shinnyo Esotericism to help create ... «The Desert Sun, Jul 15»
On Jesus, the Essenes, and the Anxiety of Influence
Ever since, the relationship between Jesus and the Essenes has been a prominent feature in western esotericism, which is presumably why it has attracted such ... «The Bible and Interpretation, Jun 15»
Student's Corner: To Kill A Watchman
Little Scout Finch's naive demeanor, Jem's big-brother behavior, Boo's esotericism, Dill's curiosity, and Atticus' awe-inspiring mannerisms made ... «Mid Valley News, Jun 15»
Where would we be without Wicca? (Part 2)
First in order to distinguish Wicca and Neo-Paganism, it is necessary to understand the how occultism or esotericism intersects with both. «Patheos, Jun 15»
Zola Jesus Rises as Northside Festival Winds Down
Zola Jesus and her band made for a fitting end to a festival straddling the blurry border of esotericism and pop accessibility. Zola Jesus is just ... «New York Observer, Jun 15»
A Strauss of Cards
There can be no denying that esotericism flourished at certain times. But Arthur Melzer's new book, far from proving his case, has weakened it ... «The National Interest Online, Jun 15»
The Annotated Adventure Time - Arcane Blues in 'You Forgot Your …
But “You Forgot Your Floaties” juggles the esotericism and the emotional engagement surprisingly well, in a deeply affecting exploration of ... «Overmental, Jun 15»
Secrets of Osama bin Laden's library: The mystic, searching book …
The massive and profusely illustrated volume analyzes everything from Pythagorean mathematics to the esotericism of the Shakespearean ... «Salon, May 15»
Early bookworms get their reward at Times Colonist Book Sale
Patterson planned to make a beeline for the Western esotericism section, which covers includes topics such as tarot, alchemy and astrology. «Times Colonist, May 15»
Queens Boulevard
... to be riveting, precisely because they are committed, without apology or, often, much explanation, to the esotericism of their subject matter. «The New Yorker, Apr 15»
