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Wouter J. Hanegraaff and Jeffrey J. Kripal (eds.), Hidden Intercourse: Eros and Sexuality in the History of Western Esotericism.

Jay Johnston

Journal for the Academic Study of Religion June 13, 2010 DOI: 10.1558/arsr.v23i1.115 (opens in new tab)

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Key points Argues that eros and sexuality have been integral to Western esotericism, with essays revealing diverse engagements across history. The volume proposes that understanding these hidden dimensions is essential for a fuller account of esoteric traditions.

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Wouter J. Hanegraaff and Jeffrey J. Kripal (eds.), Hidden Intercourse: Eros and Sexuality in the History of Western Esotericism. Brill, Leiden and Boston, 2008, pp. 544, ISBN: 978 90 04 16872 2; ISSN: 1871 1405.