Pagan Religions in Five Minutes - Suzanne Owen
15. What is the Relationship between Theosophy and Paganism?
Pagan Religions in Five Minutes - Suzanne Owen
Yves Mühlematter [+]
University of Zurich
Yves Mühlematter is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Zurich, with a PhD in religious studies from the University of Freiburg. His research expertise covers a wide range of subjects, including the interplay between educational concepts and utopian-dystopian visions of the future, historical interconnections, religious studies, and a particular specialization in the Theosophical Society, notably focusing on Annie Besant. His outstanding work in this field earned him the ESSWE thesis prize in 2022.
Description
Theosophy is relevant for pagan religions that see truth in diverse traditions. It exhibits a significant interest in pagan religions, particularly those suppressed during Europe's Christianization. The role of the Theosophical Society in contemporary Paganism remains largely unexplored, but it has influenced the movement. The connection between Paganism and Theosophy is complex and shaped by a network of ideas and influences.