Despite the growth of modern science, the 'occult' or 'esoteric' tradition evolved in the West, manifesting itself in such diverse groups as the Freemasons, the... » 

Despite the growth of modern science, the 'occult' or 'esoteric' tradition evolved in the West, manifesting itself in such diverse groups as the Freemasons, the Mormons, the Theosophists, and New Ageists. This book describes the growth and meandering path of the occult tradition over the years, and shows how the esoteric world view fits together. «