The Academic Study of Western Esotericism: Foundational Theories and Methods

This second volume in the Introduction Series to Esotericism serves as a handbook for students, scholars, and everyone interested in the academic study of esotericism (including occultism, magic, theosophy, hermeticism, spirituality, mysticism, and related topics).

In particular, this book provides useful systematic outlines of the primary theories and methods that laid the foundation for the academic study of 'Western esotericism' during the years 1990-2007. It gives the reader easy access...