Gnosis and Hermeticism from Antiquity to Modern Times

by Roelof Van Den Broek (Editor), Wouter J. Hanegraaff (Editor)

Traces the historical development of Western Esotericism--religious traditions which emphasize the importance of inner enlightenment or gnosis.

Genres: Religion, Philosophy, History, Spirituality, Gnosticism, Nonfiction, Occult

432 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 1997

About the author

Roelof "Roel" van den Broek is a Dutch religious scholar. He was a professor of Religious History of the Hellenistic period at Utrecht University between 1979 and 1991. He subsequently was a professor of history of Christianity until his retirement in 1997.

Reviews

[P. Es · Rating 4 out of 5]

Influence of 'magical thinking' and seemingly-nonrational modalities in modern thought.

[Roger Buck · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very diverse selection of essays, some most enlightening - also in regards to the limitations and shadows of the New Age movement taking over the West. It seems to me this is book that can aid comprehension to readers astonished by Meditations on the Tarot. Conversely, readers of this book may, in turn be astonished by Meditations on the Tarot.

My review of Meditations on the Tarot here. http://corjesusacratissimum.org/2009/...

[Mitchell26 McLaughlin · Rating 3 out of 5]

A lot of good stuff in this book, but unfortunately most of it isn't relative to my purposes. Nevertheless, one will find it very insightful.