Dictionary of gnosis & western esotericism

the long version

"The Dictionary of Gnosis and Western Esotericism is a skillfully executed reference tool. In two volumes it covers every aspect of pagan, Jewish, and Christian religious discourses and phenomena traditionally labeled gnosticism, hermeticism, astrology, magic, the "occult sciences," esoteric religion, and much more. The detailed and insightful articles, on nearly every related topic imaginable, are produced by an array of renowned scholars, and usefully include up-to-date bibliographies."--BOOK JACKET.