New Approaches to the Study of Esotericism / / Egil Asprem and Julian Strube.
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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| Superior document: | Supplements to Method and Theory in the Study of Religion Series ; Volume 17 |
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| Place / Publishing House: | Leiden : : Brill,, [2021] ©2021 |
| Year of Publication: | 2021 |
| Edition: | First edition. |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Supplements to Method & theory in the study of religion ;
Volume 17. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource. |
| Notes: | Includes index. |
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| Summary: | 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. |
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| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9004446451 |
| Hierarchical level: | Monograph |
| Statement of Responsibility: | Egil Asprem and Julian Strube. |