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Western Esotericism : A Concise History by Antoine Faivre; Christine Rhone is a religious work available to read on EtoBox.
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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 overview of Western esoteric currents since late antiquity. The bulk of the book is laid out chronologically, from ancient and medieval sources (Alexandrian hermetism, gnosticism, neoplatonism), t
Who reads Western Esotericism : A Concise History?
It is typically read by readers engaging with religious study and devotional practice.
Common subject areas: religion, theology.
- Author
- Antoine Faivre; Christine Rhone
- Publisher
- State University of New York Press (SUNY Press)
- Published
- 2010
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781438433783
- Category
- religious
- Subjects
- History, Psychology, Theosophy
- Rating
- 4.2 / 5 (21 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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