by Bruce Stephen Naschak (Author)

Esoteric communities of masters and disciples ("Holy Traditions") have, in both prehistoric and historical eras, developed doctrines and rituals to experience mystical union with the divine. The author describes these traditions, their ideas, and their practices--noting their similarities to and their interactions with other mystical traditions.

Author Biography

Bruce Stephen Naschak is coordinator/chair of the Humanities and Religious Studies Program at San Diego Mesa College.