This short talk right at the beginning of Esotericism in Freemasonry Conference 2021 was presented by  Brother Jaime Paul Lamb to argue that, at least according to the accepted academic definitions, Freemasonry falls under the term “Western Esotericism”. Meant to be an introduction to the topic, Br. Lamb presents some basic definitions and then briefly outlines the important figures in the recent history of the study of Western Esotericism.  A special thanks to Br. Lamb for sharing this with us. His latest book “The Archetypal Temple” is available from Tria Prima Press. Please support his important scholarship. https://triaprima.co/2021/08/18/new-book-the-archetypal-temple-and-other-writings-on-masonic-esotericism/ Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=GF63CZJFDZ8Z8)