Publisher's Synopsis
""A Dictionary of Theosophy"" by Theodore Besterman is a comprehensive reference guide that provides definitions and explanations of key terms, concepts, and principles in the field of Theosophy. Theosophy is a philosophical and spiritual movement that emerged in the 19th century and draws on various spiritual traditions and esoteric teachings. This book covers a wide range of topics related to Theosophy, including its history, key figures, teachings, and practices. It also includes entries on related topics such as mysticism, occultism, and esotericism. The dictionary is arranged alphabetically, making it easy to find specific terms and concepts. The entries are written in clear and concise language, and are accompanied by references to relevant texts and sources. The book also includes an introductory essay that provides an overview of Theosophy and its significance, as well as a bibliography for further reading. Overall, ""A Dictionary of Theosophy"" is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history, philosophy, and spirituality of Theosophy, and for scholars and students of comparative religion, esotericism, and mysticism.The author attempted to fill a gap in theosophical literature by supplying an up-to-date and complete dictionary of the technical terms current in theosophical literature. The principles on which the dictionary were compiled are fully set out in the introduction, where some related points are also brought forward. The bibliography contains a classified list of the chief works the author used in compiling this reference book.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
