Arthur Versluis

Esotericism, Religion, and Politics Arthur Versluis

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Contributor Bio:  Versluis, Arthur Arthur Versluis is the editor-in-chief of "Esoterica" and the founding president of the Association for the Study of Esotericism. He is the author of numerous books, including "Sacred Earth", "Restoring Paradise", "The New Inquisitions "and "The Secret History of Western Sexual Mysticism". He lives in Michigan where he is a professor of American Studies at Michigan State University. Contributor Bio:  Irwin, Lee Lee Irwin, Department Chair and Professor of Religious Studies at the College of Charleston, is author of The Dream Seekers: Native American Visionary Traditions of the Great Plains and editor of Native American Spirituality: A Critical Reader. Contributor Bio:  Phillips, Melinda Dale Phillips studied writing with Stephen King, has written three novels, and published short stories in Plot magazine, Space & Time, Ethereal Gazette, Big Pulp, Crime and Suspense, Gluttonlumps Chilling Tales, Atomjack, Aoife's Kiss, House of Horror, Sorcerous Signals, Kasma, New Myths, Short-Story. Me, Dark Valentine, and upcoming issues of Dark Valentine, Every Day Fiction, and Fungi #20. He has appeared on stage, television, and in an independent feature film, Throg. He competed on two nationally televised quiz shows, Jeopardy and Think Twice. He co-wrote and acted in The Nine, a short political satire film, available at www. Libertynewstv.com. He has traveled to all 50 states, Mexico, Canada, and through Europe. Learn more by visiting the author's web site, www.daletphillips.com. He lives with his wife and family in Massachusetts.