The Damanhur Federation, situated in Valchiusella, North-West Italy, is one of Europe’s longest-lasting spiritual-esoteric communities. Nevertheless, there has hitherto been nearly no scientific study of this group, with the exception of a handful of specialised-journal articles. This collection fills that gap by collating the various scholarly contributions which over the years have dealt with Damanhur, aiming to present the phenomenon to a public of specialists, students and people who are just curious in a volume focusing on the multidisciplinary nature of the community as a whole. We consider the various spheres making up the social, cultural, spiritual and organisational life of Damanhur through analysis and interpretation of its historical evolution and more recent changes which have affected the community since its founder’s death. The contributions combine field research with theoretical reflection, making use of both qualitative (discursive interviews and participant observation) and quantitative (questionnaires) methods.

Damanhur is one of the oldest and most intriguing “magical-esoteric” communities in Europe. Notable scholars narrate the multi-faceted story of this remarkable visionary community from its inception in the mid-1970s, to the 1992 revelation of its astonishing Temples of Humankind, to its ongoing evolution from insular community to denizen in the outside world.

-David G. Bromley, Founder/Director, World Religions and Spirituality Project

Presents the combined scholarly literature on Damanhur Analyzes the various spheres making up the social, cultural, spiritual and organisational life of Damanhur Offers a multidisciplinary account of the community

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