New approaches to the study of esotericism

This volume offers new approaches to some of the biggest persistent challenges in the study of esotericism and beyond. Commonly understood as a particularly "Western" undertaking consisting of religious, philosophical, and ritual traditions that go back to Mediterranean antiquity, this boo...

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Veröffentlicht in:Method & theory in the study of religion / Supplements
Beteiligte: Asprem, Egil 1984- (HerausgeberIn) ; Strube, Julian 1985- (HerausgeberIn)
Medienart: Druck Buch
Sprache:Englisch
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Veröffentlicht: Leiden Boston Brill [2021]
In: Method & theory in the study of religion / Supplements (volume 17)
Jahr: 2021
Schriftenreihe/Zeitschrift:Method & theory in the study of religion / Supplements volume 17
normierte Schlagwort(-folgen):B Esoterik / Okkultismus / Religionswissenschaft
RelBib Classification:AA Religionswissenschaft
AZ Neue Religionen
weitere Schlagwörter:B Aufsatzsammlung
B Occultism Research Methodology
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Zusammenfassung:This volume offers new approaches to some of the biggest persistent challenges in the study of esotericism and beyond. Commonly understood as a particularly "Western" undertaking consisting of religious, philosophical, and ritual traditions that go back to Mediterranean antiquity, this book argues for a global approach that significantly expands the scope of esotericism and highlights its relevance for broader theoretical and methodological debates in the humanities and social sciences. The contributors offer critical interventions on aspects related to colonialism, race, gender and sexuality, economy, and marginality. Equipped with a substantial introduction and conclusion, the book offers textbook-style discussions of the state of research and makes concrete proposals for how esotericism can be rethought through broader engagement with neighboring fields
ISBN:9004446443