학술논문
The Curious Collection of Mr. Hyde: The World of Western Esotericism.
Document Type
Article
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Subject
*LIBRARY materials
*PRIVATE libraries
*HERMETISM
*CONCORDANCES
*WESTERN society
*MYSTICISM
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ISSN
1047-7845
Abstract
A collection of books, ephemera, and correspondence belonging to Lawrence Kaye Hyde located in the San Diego State University Library provides an intriguing glimpse into 19th- and 20th-century Western Esotericism. Hyde belonged to numerous metaphysical organizations and maintained a wide-ranging correspondence with religious thinkers around the world. By considering Hyde's unique esoteric library against the backdrop of current scholarship in Western Esoteric Studies, this article examines key concepts in the field (such as gnosis, concordance, and the cultic milieu) and assesses the collection's potential for supporting research in this emerging discipline. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]