New Approaches to the Study of Esotericism, by Asprem, Egil and Julian Strube (eds.) By Jessica A . Albrecht

https://www.academia.edu/78588854/New_Approaches_to_the_Study_of_Esotericism_by_Asprem_Egil_and_Julian_Strube_eds_?nav_from=c42ebb58-b11d-4695-933a-d18e5d0cc763 This volume, edited by Egil Asprem and Julian Strube, invites critical reconsideration of esotericism studies by addressing how the term's application shapes both the discipline and its subject. With contributions spanning historiographical analysis and interdisciplinary engagement, the authors argue for a global perspective on esotericism that includes previously marginalized historical agents, while cautioning against the continued reliance on the 'Western' framework. The collection emphasizes the need for a theoretical and methodological shift to avoid self-marginalization and foster inclusivity in esotericism scholarship. ..