Theosophy and the study of religion / edited by Charles M. Stang and Jason Ānanda Josephson Storm.
| Other author | Stang, Charles M., 1974- |
| Other author | Josephson-Storm, Jason Ānanda. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Leiden : Brill, [2024] |
| Description | pages cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from eBooks on EBSCOhost |
| Subjects |
| Series | Aries book series : texts and studies in Western esotericism, 1871-1405 ; volume 34 |
| Partial contents | Madame Blavastky and the paranormal / Gregory Shaw -- Theosophy, race, and the ambiguities of agency within the colonial context / Julian Strube -- Theosophies and Asian religions / Arthur Versluis -- Theosophy as cultural translation / Gauri Viswanathan. |
| Abstract | "Since its emergence in the nineteenth century, the Theosophical Society has wielded enormous influence across diverse fields, none more so than the study of religion. This volume explores this legacy in North America, Europe, and India, demonstrating its impact on the conceptualization of "religion" and its influence on methods of comparison. Unveiling overlooked entanglements, the volume challenges standard narratives in the history of religious studies and interrogates the deliberate neglect of theosophy's influence in the "secular" academy. In doing so, the work confronts lingering ghosts, urging a reappraisal that enriches the study of religion and offers prescriptions for its future"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2024015890 |
| ISBN | 9789004694156 (hardback) |
| ISBN | (e-book) |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |