Priests, Gnostics, and Magicians
European Roots of Esoteric Independent Catholicism
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Siobhan Houston's book traces the historical development of independent Catholicism in Europe, focusing on the intersections of priestly, Gnostic, and magical traditions.
It originated as her doctoral project and offers archival research and narrative of various late 18th–19th century movements.
The work contextualizes figures and churches involved in esoteric Catholic practice and highlights how nationalism, Freemasonry, theosophy, and other currents shaped those traditions.
Houston situates the Gnostic restorations and related sects within broader social and religious change in France and neighboring regions.
The book is a useful resource for scholars and readers interested in the history of Western esotericism and independent sacramental movements.
It originated as her doctoral project and offers archival research and narrative of various late 18th–19th century movements.
The work contextualizes figures and churches involved in esoteric Catholic practice and highlights how nationalism, Freemasonry, theosophy, and other currents shaped those traditions.
Houston situates the Gnostic restorations and related sects within broader social and religious change in France and neighboring regions.
The book is a useful resource for scholars and readers interested in the history of Western esotericism and independent sacramental movements.
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