Theosophy
<p ><b>Theosophy</b> (from Greek θεοσοφία <i>theosophia</i>, from θεός <i>theos</i>, God<sup id="cite_ref-1" class="reference" ><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theosophy#cite_note-1" >[1]</a></sup> + σοφία <i>sophia</i>, wisdom; literally "God's wisdom"), refers to systems of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esoterism" title="Esoterism" class="mw-redirect" >esoteric</a> philosophy concerning, or investigation seeking direct knowledge of, presumed mysteries of being and nature, particularly concerning the nature of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divinity" title="Divinity" >divinity</a>.
Theosophy is considered a part of the broader field of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esotericism" title="Esotericism" >esotericism</a>, referring to hidden knowledge or wisdom that offers the individual enlightenment and salvation. The theosophist seeks to understand the mysteries of the universe and the bonds that unite the universe, humanity, and the divine. The goal of theosophy is to explore the origin of divinity and humanity, and the world. From investigation of those topics, theosophists try to discover a coherent description of the purpose and origin of the universe.</p>