Mysticism and esotericism are two intimately related strands of the Western tradition. Despite their close connections, however, scholars tend to treat them sep

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

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