This volume presents students and scholars with a comprehensive overview of the fascinating world of the occult. It explores the history of Western occultism, from ancient and medieval sources via the Renaissance, right up to the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and contemporary occultism. Written by a distinguished team of contributors, the essays consider key figures, beliefs and practices as well as popular culture.
| ISBN: | 9781138219250 |
| Publication date: | 11th October 2016 |
| Author: | Christopher H Partridge |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 722 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Worlds |
| Genres: |
History Spiritualism Magic, alchemy and hermetic thought Witchcraft Satanism and demonology History of religion Eclectic and esoteric religions and belief systems |