Richard Smoley

Richard Smoley is an American author, editor and scholar of Western esoteric and mystical traditions. His work explores Gnosticism, Kabbalah, Christian mysticism and other heterodox spiritual movements that have flourished alongside mainstream religion throughout history. Smoley writes with scholarly rigour and genuine sympathy for his subjects, making complex spiritual and philosophical traditions accessible to general readers. His books and audiobooks offer readers and listeners fascinating journeys through the hidden spiritual traditions of the Western world.