A historical and interpretive study of three aspects of Western esotericism from the Renaissance to the twentieth century.

This is the first systematic treatment of esotericism to appear in English. Here is also a historical survey, beginning with the Alexandrean Period, of the vari

Widely received in France, this brief, comprehensive introduction to Western esotericism by the founder of the field is at last available in English. A historic

Theosophy across Boundaries brings a global history approach to the study of esotericism, highlighting the important role of Theosophy in the general histories

Provides overview, from antiquity onwards, on various Western religious esoteric movements. This book includes topics such as: alchemy, Gnosticism, Hermeticism,