Theosophy : religion and occult science

Olcott’s work explains Theosophy as both a spiritual philosophy and a framework for understanding hidden laws behind religion and nature. It is historically significant as part of the founding literature of the Theosophical movement, and readers will find discussions of comparative religion, spiritual evolution, and esoteric doctrine.

Henry Steel Olcott (1832–1907) was an American lawyer, journalist, and co-founder of the Theosophical Society with Helena P. Blavatsky. He played a major role in disseminating Theosophical ideas and in promoting comparative religion, especially through his work in South Asia and his writings on Buddhism.