Tobias Churton is a British scholar, filmmaker, and author specializing in Western esotericism, Gnostic spirituality, and Freemasonry. A world authority on these subjects, he has written extensively on mystical traditions, including "The Gnostics," "The Golden Builders," and "Occult Paris." His acclaimed biographies of notable figures such as William Blake, Aleister Crowley, Elias Ashmole, and G.I. Gurdjieff further demonstrate his expertise in esoteric history. Churton also created the award-winning documentary series "The Gnostics" and its accompanying book, alongside other films exploring Christian doctrine and magical folklore.
Holding a Master's degree in Theology from Brasenose College, Oxford, Churton combines academic rigor with a multidisciplinary approach as a lecturer, poet, and composer. He served as the founding editor of "Freemasonry Today" magazine and was appointed Honorary Fellow and Faculty Lecturer in Western Esotericism at Exeter University in 2005. His works often delve into the intersections of religion, mysticism, and secret societies, exemplified in books like "The Babylon Gene" and his documentary "A Mighty Good Man," which examines Elias Ashmole's Masonic initiation. Currently residing in England, Churton continues to contribute to the study of esoteric traditions through his writing and teaching.