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esotericism

Belief in an interior path where an individual gains insight and salvation from special knowledge (for example, Gnosticism). The journey on this path requires an active imagination and in some cases the perceived presence of intermediary figures such as angels.

Esotericism was an element of the mystery religions of the ancient world, and was introduced to Christianity in the early Middle Ages. There has been a revival of interest in esotericism in the second half of the 20th century with the development of the spiritual movements of anthroposophy and theosophy, which combine elements of Christianity, Buddhism, and Hinduism.



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In this work, Fornari argues that "far from being a heretic and blasphemer, a compiler of riddles (as pop esotericism would like), Leonardo was rather a tormented Christian, irregular by necessity but profound and impassioned.
The Catholic Leonardo Da Vinci by Fornari, Giuseppe / Catholic Insight
Sefer Yetsirah has been shown to be a very ancient work, close in spirit to aspects of Greek esotericism that flourished in the late Hellenistic era.
The Great Work begins: theater as theurgy in Angels in America by Lioi, Anthony / Cross Currents
Principe and Newman distinguish between nineteenth-century esotericism and the close relationship between alchemy and religious and spiritual literature that developed in early modern Europe.
Anthony Grafton and William R. Newman, eds. Secrets of Nature: ... by Harrie, Jeanne / Renaissance Quarterly
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