The Occult World

Record summary

Edited by Christopher Partridge, The Occult World is a large scholarly reference work covering Western and global occult currents, including alchemy, Hermeticism, magic, Rosicrucianism, spiritualism, and modern esoteric movements. It provides comparison points for claims about transformation, secret knowledge, initiation, and supernatural efficacy while also distinguishing historical traditions from contemporary belief. Because it is an edited encyclopedia, entries vary in scope, method, and evidential detail. Researchers should identify the individual contributor and bibliography for any specific claim rather than citing the volume as a single authority.