New Age religion and Western culture: esotericism in the mirror of secular thought

Analyzing contemporary New Age beliefs, this work argues that the foundations of such beliefs lie in the Western esoteric traditions of the Renaissance. The modern New Age movement is seen as having emerged from the secularization of those esoteric traditions during the 19th century

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Contributors: Hanegraaff, Wouter J. 1961- (Other)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Leiden New York E. J. Brill 2010
In:Year: 2010
Series/Journal:Studies in the history of religions 0169-8834 v. 72
RelBib Classification:AZ New religious movements
Further subjects:B Electronic books Electronic books
B New Age movement
B Nouvel Âge (Mouvement)
B Occultisme Western world
B Occultism
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