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The foundations of re-enchantment : Freemasonry, Theosophy, and the occult revival /

Seemingly hidden behind the glare of the occult revival, Freemasonry provided many of the variables of fin de sicle occultism: syncretism, initiation, hidden superiors, and reverence for ancient mystery cults. From Helena Blavatsky to Aleister Crowley, each of the leading occultists stated their sup...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Coome, Christopher (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2025]
Series:Oxford studies in Western esotericism.
Subjects:
Freemasonry > Influence.
Occultism > History.
Theosophy > History.
Occultisme > Histoire.
Théosophie > Histoire.
"BODY.
Institutions & Organizations.
RELIGION.
Deism.
Ethnic & Tribal.
History.
Mysticism.
Spirituality.
Freemasonry > Influence
Religion & beliefs.
Religion.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Seemingly hidden behind the glare of the occult revival, Freemasonry provided many of the variables of fin de sicle occultism: syncretism, initiation, hidden superiors, and reverence for ancient mystery cults. From Helena Blavatsky to Aleister Crowley, each of the leading occultists stated their supreme debt to the Masons and their mysteries. In 'The Foundations of Re-Enchantment', Christopher Coome tells an immersive and compelling story of this remarkable emergence of occult organizations at the turn of the 19th century.
Physical Description:1 online resource.
Audience:Specialized.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780197809600
019780960X