Rethinking Aleister Crowley and Thelema
Aries December 14, 2020 Peer reviewed DOI: 10.1163/15700593-02101004 via OpenAlex 1 citation
Summary
The article argues that the concept of revelation, traditionally central to religious studies, can be rethought through a white mutation in art history and literature. It explores how artistic and literary works, particularly those engaging with the 'Thou' and historical consciousness, manifest a form of revelation that is not tied to institutional theology but emerges from creative and philosophical engagements with the divine or the other. The author suggests that this perspective bridges religious studies, philosophy, and art history, offering a new understanding of spiritual practices and the study of Western esotericism.
Study at a glance
| Design | theoretical or philosophical paper |
|---|---|
| Key finding | The concept of revelation can be understood through a white mutation in art and literature, offering a non-institutional, creative form of spiritual insight. |
Abstract
hedenborg white Aries -Journal for the Study of Western Esotericism 21 (2021) 1-11