Theosophy, Anthroposophy, and New Thought

Annie Besant and Progressive Messianism: 1847-1933

Name: Annie Besant and Progressive Messianism: 1847-1933
ISBN: 0889465231

Also known as Besant and progressive Messianism, (1847-1933); Millenarianism in the thought of Annie Besant

by Catherine Wessinger

First published:
20th century
Language: English

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This study describes Annie Besant's unremitting optimism in humanity's eventual salvation, and concludes that Messianism was the ultimate concern of her theosophical thought, elements conducive to it being present in her early writings. It emphasizes her continuing commitment to social reform.

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Theosophy, Anthroposophy, and New Thought
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Edition	Date	Publisher	Language	ISBN	Access	Links
OpenAlex scholarly book record	1988-01-01	Japan Society of Medical Entomology and Zoology; Medical Entomology and Zoology	English	—	Unknown	OpenAlex (opens in a new tab)
swisscovery network catalog record 26; Literaturverz; Studies in women and religion; swisscovery holding institutions: 41SLSP_UZB; VII, 380 S	[1988]	Edwin Mellen Press	English	0889465231	Catalog record	swisscovery — Swiss Library Service Platform (opens in a new tab)