Handbook of the theosophical current

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The Brill Handbook of the Theosophical Current represents pioneering research into an important but under-researched current. The three sections in this volume are devoted to the Theosophical Society, Theosophically influenced religious currents, and the interaction between Theosophy and surrounding culture.

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Full title :Handbook of the theosophical current / edited by Olav Hammer, Mikael Rothstein.

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Edition Statements

Publication Date:2013.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Brill
Place of Publication:Leiden
Language:eng
Publication Date:2013.

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Includes index.

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Description:1 online resource (1 volume)

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ISBN:9004235973, 9789004235977, 9781283979023, 1283979020
oclc:ocn825978163
LC Classification:BP530
Dewey Decimal:299/.934

pt. I. Theosophical societies -- pt. II. Religious currents in the wake of theosophy -- pt. III. Theosophy, culture, and society.

Introduction / Olav Hammer and Mikael Rothstein -- Blavatsky and the first generation of theosophy / Joscelyn Godwin -- The second generation leaders of the Theosophical Society (Adyar) / Catherine Wessinger -- Point Loma, Theosophy, and Katherine Tingley / Tim Rudbog -- The third generation of theosophy and beyond / W. Michael Ashcraft -- The theosophical Christology of Alice Bailey / Sean O'Callaghan -- Rudolf Steiner and theosophy / Katharina Brandt and Olav Hammer -- Sleeping prophet: the life and legacy of Edgar Cayce / Shannon Trosper Schorey -- The I AM activity / Tim Rudbog -- The Summit Lighthouse: its worldview and theosophical heritage / Michael Abravanel -- The theosophy of the Roerichs: Agni yoga or living ethics / Anita Stasulane -- Mahatmas in space: the Ufological turn and mythological materiality of post-World War II theosophy / Mikael Rothstein -- Theosophical elements in New Age religion / Olav Hammer -- Western esoteric traditions and theosophy / Nicholas Goodrick-Clarke -- Lost horizon: H.P. Blavatsky and theosophical Orientalism /…