Author

Richard Smoley

17 books, mostly religion spirituality, for Maple Spring Publishing and Ascent Audio, 2007–2026

Richard Smoley is an American author, philosopher, and editor specializing in religion, spirituality, and Western esoteric traditions. He began publishing while at Harvard, later became editor of the award-winning journal Gnosis, and has written or coauthored books including Inner Christianity, Hidden Wisdom, Forbidden Faith, Supernatural, and How God Became God. His work explores mysticism, Gnosticism, occult traditions, philosophy, and the history of religion.