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Theosophy and esoteric christianity / Isis Resende.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextDescription: 92 pages ; 21 cmISBN:
  • 9781912622092
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 299.934 RES
Summary: The book examines the development of Theosophy and other modern esoteric traditions that blend religion, philosophy, mysticism, and occult ideas. It traces how these movements emerged in the 19th and early 20th centuries, drawing on elements of Hinduism, Buddhism, Gnosticism, and Western mystical Christianity. The work also explores esoteric interpretations of Christianity, where biblical teachings and Christian symbols are understood in symbolic or hidden spiritual terms rather than strictly literal or institutional ones. Overall, it highlights how these movements seek deeper spiritual knowledge, universal truths, and personal transformation beyond conventional religious practice.
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The book examines the development of Theosophy and other modern esoteric traditions that blend religion, philosophy, mysticism, and occult ideas. It traces how these movements emerged in the 19th and early 20th centuries, drawing on elements of Hinduism, Buddhism, Gnosticism, and Western mystical Christianity. The work also explores esoteric interpretations of Christianity, where biblical teachings and Christian symbols are understood in symbolic or hidden spiritual terms rather than strictly literal or institutional ones. Overall, it highlights how these movements seek deeper spiritual knowledge, universal truths, and personal transformation beyond conventional religious practice.

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