Western Esotericism
(October 2010)
A Concise History Antoine Faivre - Author Christine Rhone - Translator
An overview of Western esoteric currents since late antiquity, with an emphasis on the last six centuries.
Widely received in France, this brief, comprehensive introduction to Western esotericism by the founder of the field is at last available in English. A historical and pedagogical guide, the book is written primarily for students and novices. In clear, precise language, author Antoine Faivre provides an overv...(Read More)
Theosophy, Imagination, Tradition
(February 2000)
Studies in Western Esotericism Antoine Faivre - Author Christine Rhone - Translator
A historical and interpretive study of three aspects of Western esotericism from the Renaissance to the twentieth century.
Not only does this book present the current state of research in esotericism, but it also explores three main aspects of the field from the Renaissance to the twentieth century. Previously published in French and now available in English for the first time, Theosophy, Imagination, Tradition traces the histor...(Read More)
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 various esoteric currents such as Christian Kabbalah, Theosophy, Alchemy, Rosicrucianism, and Hermeticism. Common characteristics of these currents are the notion of universal interdependency and the experience of spiritual transformation. The author establishes a rigorous methodology; provide...(Read More)
"Fascinating. A magisterial presentation of the historical data." -- Dan Merkur, University of Toronto
"By showing the continuous presence of the idea of the Argonauts and the voyage of the Golden Fleece in our history, the author demonstrates this myth to be a basic archetype of Western culture. The book is continually interesting to read." -- Christopher Bamford, Lindisfarne Press
This book traces the Golden Fleece myth from late p...(Read More)
