Esotericism

Esotericism is about secret knowledge for a small group of people.   Esotericism also describes mystical, spiritual or occult points of view.Chambers 20thC dictionary, 1972 Esotericism studies Gnosticism, Yoga, Alchemy, Magic, Spiritualism, Hypnosis, Astrology, Meditation, Mysticism, and Occultism. Many followers of Abrahamic faiths, particularly Christianity and Islam, have criticized Esotericism as black magic. Esotericism in religion is called "obscurantism".

Esotericism can also be about understanding symbolism and hidden meanings of many different books.  They include religious books, philosophy books and books about history.  They use these books as their texts.

 Esoteric groups 
 Alawites
 Anthroposophy
 Freemasons
 Hermeticism
 Illuminati
 Kabbalah
 Knights Templar
 Rosicrucians
 Theosophy

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