The history of modern Western esotericism
Tiina Mahlamäki, Maarit Leskelä-kärki
Approaching Religion January 16, 2019 DOI: 10.30664/ar.70194 via DOAJ
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThe study of Western esoteric traditions and practices has expanded as a research field since the 1990s. This thematic issue focuses on opening that field within Finnish cultural history, while the included articles also address other parts of the long tradition of Western esotericism in European history.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Thematic issue introduction Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Key finding | The thematic issue aims to introduce Western esotericism into Finnish cultural history and also covers broader European traditions. |
Abstract
The study of Western esoteric traditions and practices has been a growing research field since the 1990s. This thematic issue aims at opening this field particularly in the context of Finnish cultural history, although the articles cover also other parts of the long tradition of Western esotericism in the history of Europe.