Dictionary of Gnosis & Western Esotericism, Volume II [Hardcover] [Jan 01, 2005] Wouter J. Hanegraaff, Ed.

Covers every aspect of pagan, Jewish, and Christian religious discourses and phenomena traditionally labeled gnosticism, hermeticism, astrology, magic, the "occult sciences," esoteric religion, and more. Contains articles about the life and work of all the major personalities in the history of Gnosis and Western Esotericism, discussing their ideas, significance, and historical influence.