Theosophy across Boundaries
Transcultural and Interdisciplinary Perspectives on a Modern Esoteric Movement
By Hans Martin Krämer | Publisher: State University of New York Press
About the book
Theosophy across Boundaries brings a global history approach to the study of esotericism, highlighting the important role of Theosophy in the general histories of religion, science, philosophy, art, and politics. The first half of the book consists of seven perspectives on the activities of the Theosophical Society in very different regional contexts, ranging from India, Vietnam, China, and Japan to Victorian Britain and Israel, shedding new light on the entanglement of \"Western\" and \"Oriental\" ideas around 1900. The second half explores specific cultural influences that Theosophy exerted in the spheres of literature, art, and politics, using case studies from Sri Lanka, Burma, India, Japan, Ireland, Germany, and Russia. The examples clearly show that Theosophy was part of a truly global movement, thus providing an outstanding example of the complex entanglements of the global religious history of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Editions of Theosophy across Boundaries
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781438480411
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781438480428
- PDF
- ISBN 9781438480435
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Theosophy across Boundaries brings a global history approach to the study of esotericism, highlighting the important role of Theosophy in the general histories of religion, science, philosophy, art, and politics. The first half of the book consists of seven perspectives on the activities of the Theosophical Society in very different regional contexts, ranging from India, Vietnam, China, and Japan to Victorian Britain and Israel, shedding new light on the entanglement of \"Western\" and \"Oriental\" ideas around 1900. The second half explores specific cultural influences that Theosophy exerted in the spheres of literature, art, and politics, using case studies from Sri Lanka, Burma, India, Japan, Ireland, Germany, and Russia. The examples clearly show that Theosophy was part of a truly global movement, thus providing an outstanding example of the complex entanglements of the global religious history of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Theosophy across Boundaries about?
Theosophy across Boundaries brings a global history approach to the study of esotericism, highlighting the important role of Theosophy in the general histories of religion, science, philosophy, art, and politics. The first half of the book consists of seven perspectives on the activities of the Theosophical Society in very different regional contexts, ranging from India, Vietnam, China, and Japan to Victorian Britain and Israel, shedding new light on the entanglement of \"Western\" and \"Oriental\" ideas around 1900. The second half explores specific cultural influences that Theosophy exerted in the spheres of literature, art, and politics, using case studies from Sri Lanka, Burma, India, Japan, Ireland, Germany, and Russia. The examples clearly show that Theosophy was part of a truly global movement, thus providing an outstanding example of the complex entanglements of the global religious history of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Theosophy across Boundaries?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Alternative belief systems and spiritual worldviews > Eclectic and esoteric religions and belief systems > Theosophy and Anthroposophy
Where can I read a sample of Theosophy across Boundaries?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781438480411
How long is Theosophy across Boundaries and how many pages does it have?
Theosophy across Boundaries has 486 page(s)
Is Theosophy across Boundaries part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series SUNY series in Western Esoteric Traditions
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Theosophy across Boundaries?
Hans Martin Krämer
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Theosophy across Boundaries is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781438480411) and paperback(ISBN 9781438480428) and pdf(ISBN 9781438480435)
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