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Book Synopsis Wicca and the Christian Heritage by : Joanne Pearson
Download or read book Wicca and the Christian Heritage written by Joanne Pearson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007-05-03 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pearson uncovers the untold history of Wicca and analyzes the role of Christianity in its development.
Download or read book Witchcraft written by Hans Sebald and published by Elsevier Publishing Company. This book was released on 1978 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Christian Wicca by : Nancy Chandler Pittman
Download or read book Christian Wicca written by Nancy Chandler Pittman and published by Nancy Chandler. This book was released on 2003-07 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christian Wicca: Oxymoron or the Best of Both World? Finally, a how-to guide for practicing Wicca, celebrating the return of the original Christian Trinity: the Father, the Mother, and the Holy Son Jesus. This book is written expressly for Wiccans who wish to walk the spiritual path of earth-based religions, but do not wish to surrender their Judeo-Christian background. Nancy now offers a simple solution to the rapidly emerging ChristoPagan community. Wicca, the Old Religion, or the religion of the wise, is the fastest growing form of spirituality in the United States. Many modern and eclectic Christians have no problem recognizing Jesus as Lord, but instead have a problem accepting the dogma of the organized church. Seekers are also feeling the absense of the Female aspect of the Divine and wish to re-establish the Goddess in their spirituality. In the wake of the discoveries of the Nag Hammadi Library, for the first time since 100-300 A.C.E. - the yin of the Christian faith is seeking to restore it's yang! Despite the overwhelming evidence that there is a Divine Mother --- no one has applied this information to Wicca and the Holy Days of the Wheel of the Year. "Christian Wicca: the Trinitarian Tradition" does this very task, outlining the Sabbats, the Esbats to include the Holy Trinity . . . also introducing observances expressly for Jesus, called Kyriats! Blessed Be!!
Download or read book The Dark Wind written by Gary R. Varner and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2007-01-03 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Dark Wind provides a survey of witches around the world, their prehistoric origin and how society has viewed them throughout history. Folklorist Gary R. Varner explores the use of magic, spells and curses among indigenous groups as well as state approved religions such as those observed in ancient Rome and Greece, and how even contemporary Christianity uses many of the same "magic" combinations. Also examined is the current "witch craze" in several countries where thousands are being killed as witches, the underlying reasons for this tragedy and the history of anti-witchcraft laws. The Dark Wind is a book for everyone interested in anthropology, archaeology, ancient history, religion and the occult. Illustrated with contemporary woodcuts and drawings. The author is a member of the American Folklore Society and the Foundation for Mythological Studies.
Book Synopsis Origins of Modern Witchcraft by : Aoumiel
Download or read book Origins of Modern Witchcraft written by Aoumiel and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2000 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book sheds new light on the ancient origins of religion to give Wiccans, Witches, and the Neo-Pagans a sense of where they belong in history.
Download or read book Pagan Theology written by Michael York and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2005-04 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Pagan Theology, Michael York provides an introduction to, and expansion of, the concept of Paganism and provides an overview of its theological perspective and practice. He demonstrates it to be a viable and distinguishable spiritual perspective found today in such forms as Chinese folk religion, Shinto, tribal religions, and neo-Paganism in the West. While adherents of many of these traditions do not use the word "pagan" to describe their beliefs or practices, York contends that there is an identifiable position possessing characteristics and understandings in common for which the label "pagan" is appropriate. He outlines these characteristics and also explores paganism as a general form of religious behavior which may be found in other religions which are not themselves pagan. In the course of examining such behavior, York provides descriptions of religions in action, including Buddhism and Hinduism.
Book Synopsis The Path of a Christian Witch by : Adelina St. Clair
Download or read book The Path of a Christian Witch written by Adelina St. Clair and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2010-09-08 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A unique mix of memoir and how-to that includes practical daily Pagan rituals, this inspiring book shows how one woman blended Christian traditions with the magic and beauty of a Wiccan practice. Raised in the Catholic faith, yet strongly drawn to Paganism, Adelina St. Clair spent many years questioning and soul-searching before she found a way to blend aspects of Wicca and Christianity into a vibrant and loving belief system. Filled with personal anecdotes, this book tells the story of St. Clair's journey of self-discovery and revelation, from her initial fear and guilt to her ultimate sense of peace and joy. With warmth and heartfelt reverence, St. Clair discusses vital aspects of Witchcraft and Christianity, as well as the commonalities between the two. Monotheism vs. polytheism Magical practice The teachings of Christ Goddess worship The femininity of God The Wheel of the Year Praying the rosary Sacred space
Download or read book Wicca written by Ethan Doyle White and published by Liverpool University Press. This book was released on 2015-10-01 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The past century has born witness to a growing interest in the belief systems of ancient Europe, with an array of contemporary Pagan groups claiming to revive these old ways for the needs of the modern world. By far the largest and best known of these Paganisms has been Wicca, a new religious movement that can now count hundreds of thousands of adherents worldwide. Emerging from the occult milieu of mid twentieth-century Britain, Wicca was first presented as the survival of an ancient pre-Christian Witch-Cult, whose participants assembled in covens to venerate their Horned God and Mother Goddess, to celebrate seasonal festivities, and to cast spells by the light of the full moon. Spreading to North America, where it diversified under the impact of environmentalism, feminism, and the 1960s counter-culture, Wicca came to be presented as a Goddess-centred nature religion, in which form it was popularised by a number of best-selling authors and fictional television shows. Today, Wicca is a maturing religious movement replete with its own distinct world-view, unique culture, and internal divisions. This book represents the first published academic introduction to be exclusively devoted to this fascinating faith, exploring how this Witches' Craft developed, what its participants believe and practice, and what the Wiccan community actually looks like. In doing so it sweeps away widely-held misconceptions and offers a comprehensive overview of this religion in all of its varied forms. Drawing upon the work of historians, anthropologists, sociologists, and scholars of religious studies, as well as the writings of Wiccans themselves, it provides an original synthesis that will be invaluable for anyone seeking to learn about the blossoming religion of modern Pagan Witchcraft.
Book Synopsis Crafting Contemporary Pagan Identities in a Catholic Society by : Kathryn Rountree
Download or read book Crafting Contemporary Pagan Identities in a Catholic Society written by Kathryn Rountree and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-05-13 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contemporary western Paganism is now a global religious phenomenon with Pagans in many parts of the world sharing much in common - from a nature-revering worldview and lifestyle to a host of chants, invocations, ritual tools and magical practices. But there are also locally-specific differences. Local religious contexts, landscapes, histories, traditions, politics, values and norms all impact on local Paganisms. This is nowhere more evident than in a strongly Catholic society, where religion and culture are deeply entwined. Taking the Mediterranean society of Malta as a case study, this book invites readers inside the world of a small, hidden sub-culture. Showing what it is like being Pagan in a society where the vast majority of the population is Roman Catholic, and Catholicism permeates every sphere of public and domestic, social and political life, Rountree reveals that Paganism here is a unique brew of indigenous and global influences. Pagans employ both creativity and borrowing in constructing identities within a cultural context characterized by antagonism as well as continuity. This book explores the intersections of religious and cultural identity, the global and local, Paganism and Christianity, with insights grounded in rich ethnographic detail based on long-term fieldwork. Rountree makes invaluable comparisons with other studies of modern Pagans and their various worlds.
Book Synopsis Wicca For Beginners by : William J Kingstone
Download or read book Wicca For Beginners written by William J Kingstone and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-12-29 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WICCA FOR BEGINNERS: A SECRET STARTER GUIDE TO WITCHCRAFT AND WICCAN RELIGION ''Buy the Paperback version of this book and get the Kindle Version for Free.'' Some of us may wonder what existed before now, what is happening now, and what will happen in future. Religion is a serious aspect of human social, political and moral life. It is a delicate, somewhat controversial subject; hence many researchers do avoid specific issues of this great mystery. The ''Wicca for Beginners Book''... exclusively address some issues that happened before Christianity, Islamism and other fairly recent religions. Christians believe that the way to heaven is through one God; this is a popular concept, but have you boarded checking how Christians were able to come to these conclusions. The suppressions that ensured, the executions that eliminated historic religions, the pains and the brainwashings. Do you understand what Christians did to people the called ''Heretics''? Wicca is an ancient pagan religion; it started with the earliest homo sapiens and has quality known and unknown histories which were all addressed in this Book. Witchcraft, Magic, Wicca and the term ''old religion'' is interwoven in certain aspects and that you will understand better by going through the pages of this Wicca Guide (Book). To many, this revelation will sound very awkward. Still, Wicca religion is getting back on its feet after suffering centuries of ''wicked and murderous persecutions when the church attempted to end it''. Many things were lost during these time periods, but yet, it survived. The Wicca or Old Religion connects back to the earliest Homo sapiens. Imagine the age-long history of this religion. In our present world, Paganism is often seen as a harmful, dangerous and devilish activity. Well, it is time we start questioning what we thought we knew. This ebook also outlines specific undeniable facts, names and figures which will help you understand better. Most religion that existed before were based on Nature's love, happiness, and empathy but you know, to achieve specific aims, you have to paint things black so that it will be despised and attacked. In this Book, we solved problems of misconception, revealed some forbidden truths and also educated on what existed before pre-Christianity. It also explains what you need to do if you aspire to be one of the Wiccans. The unique numerology of the Wiccans is also outlined in the Book and going through some of the contents teaches you ways to be one with nature and divine. Wicca is not only a religion; it is also a way of life and not a one-trial-issue. Most people have tried in particular issues of enlightenment, and some keep failing. Failure is painful but trying again is a must because giving up never solves anything. Its high time, we started evaluating what we think we knew, what we swallowed without questions, and what we assumed as evil. Having a different idea doesn't necessarily mean evil hence get this Book if you want to separate the facts from fallacy. Many people are not conversant with some words used in this text, but in the Book, you will get a ground-breaking introduction to all these. It always seems impossible until it's done. A lot of efforts were put into educating, assessing, criticizing and establishing the things in this Book. Now scroll to the top and click buy Now, This secret starter guide is an eye-opener to many who seek the truth.
Book Synopsis Celebrating Planet Earth, a Pagan/Christian Conversation by : Denise Cush
Download or read book Celebrating Planet Earth, a Pagan/Christian Conversation written by Denise Cush and published by John Hunt Publishing. This book was released on 2015-05-29 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrating Planet Earth, a Pagan/Christian Conversation explores the similarities and differences between these two paths. It will appeal to Pagans and Christians and students interested in making connections and bridging the divide. Issues are discussed from an academic view point with practical emphasis on personal spirituality and ritual practice. Contributors include leading figures in British Paganism, in the Christian Forest Church movement and academics in the field of religious studies and earth-centered Christianity. These include Philip Carr-Gomm, Graham Harvey and Philip Shallcrass (Greywolf). This book integrates aspects of Pagan and Christian traditions.
Book Synopsis Wiccan Heritage Unveiled by : Robert Hughes
Download or read book Wiccan Heritage Unveiled written by Robert Hughes and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-12-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Wiccan Heritage Unveiled" invites readers on a captivating journey through the rich tapestry of Wiccan traditions, unraveling the mystique that shrouds this ancient and powerful belief system. Delving deep into the heart of Wiccan practices, this book serves as a comprehensive guide to the spiritual heritage that has enchanted generations. Through meticulous exploration, readers will discover the hidden secrets, rituals, and sacred knowledge passed down through the ages, unlocking the true essence of Wiccan wisdom. The narrative unfolds with a blend of historical insight and modern perspectives, offering a bridge between ancient traditions and contemporary spirituality. "Wiccan Heritage Unveiled" unveils the core principles of Wicca, shedding light on the interconnectedness of nature, the significance of rituals, and the profound symbolism woven into the fabric of Wiccan beliefs. This book is not only a testament to the enduring legacy of Wicca but also a practical guide for those seeking to incorporate its transformative practices into their own spiritual journey. As readers turn the pages, they will be immersed in a world where magic and reverence for the natural world converge. "Wiccan Heritage Unveiled" is more than a book; it is an invitation to explore the depths of Wiccan spirituality, embrace its timeless rituals, and connect with the enchanting legacy that continues to shape the spiritual landscape today. This unveiling of Wiccan heritage is an empowering and enlightening experience for both novices and seasoned practitioners alike.
Book Synopsis Pagans and Christians in the City by : Steven D. Smith
Download or read book Pagans and Christians in the City written by Steven D. Smith and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2018-11-15 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traditionalist Christians who oppose same-sex marriage and other cultural developments in the United States wonder why they are being forced to bracket their beliefs in order to participate in public life. This situation is not new, says Steven D. Smith: Christians two thousand years ago faced very similar challenges. Picking up poet T. S. Eliot’s World War II–era thesis that the future of the West would be determined by a contest between Christianity and “modern paganism,” Smith argues in this book that today’s culture wars can be seen as a reprise of the basic antagonism that pitted pagans against Christians in the Roman Empire. Smith’s Pagans and Christians in the City looks at that historical conflict and explores how the same competing ideas continue to clash today. All of us, Smith shows, have much to learn by observing how patterns from ancient history are reemerging in today’s most controversial issues.
Book Synopsis The Lancashire witches by : Robert Poole
Download or read book The Lancashire witches written by Robert Poole and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 2013-07-19 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the first major study of England's biggest and best-known witch trial which took place in 1612, when ten witches were arraigned and hung in the village of Pendle in Lancashire. The book has equal appeal across the disciplines of both History and English Literature/Renaissance Studies, with essays by the leading experts in both fields. Includes helpful summaries to explain the key points of each essay. Brings the subject up-to-date with a study of modern Wicca and paganism, including present-day Lancashire witches. Quite simply, this is the most comprehensive study of any English witch trial.
Download or read book Christian Wicca written by Nancy Chandler and published by . This book was released on 2023-11-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christian Wicca: Celebrating the 20th AnniversaryThe 20-year Anniversary Special Edition presents a how-to guide for practicing Wicca with the Early Christian Trinity: God, Goddess, and the Solar Lord Jesus. This book is written expressly for the growing Christopagan community. Wiccans who wish to walk the spiritual path of earth-based religions, but do not wish to surrender their Judeo-Christian background. Nancy now offers a simple solution to the rapidly emerging ChristoPagan community.Wicca, the Old Religion, or the religion of the wise, is the fastest growing form of spirituality in the United States. Many modern and eclectic Christians have no problem recognizing Jesus as Lord, but instead, have a problem accepting the dogma of the organized church. Seekers are also feeling the absence of the Female aspect of the Divine and wish to re-establish the Goddess in their spirituality.In the wake of the discoveries of the Nag Hammadi Library, for the first time since 100-300 A.C.E. - the yin of the Christian faith is seeking to restore it's yang! Despite the overwhelming evidence that there is a Divine Mother --- no one has applied this information to Wicca and the Holy Days of the Wheel of the Year. "Christian Wicca: the Trinitarian Tradition" does this very task, outlining the Sabbats, the Esbats, and introducing rituals expressly for Jesus the Solar Lord, called Kyriats!
Book Synopsis A History of Pagan Europe by : Prudence Jones
Download or read book A History of Pagan Europe written by Prudence Jones and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-10-11 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first comprehensive study of its kind, this fully illustrated book establishes Paganism as a persistent force in European history with a profound influence on modern thinking. From the serpent goddesses of ancient Crete to modern nature-worship and the restoration of the indigenous religions of eastern Europe, this wide-ranging book offers a rewarding new perspective of European history. In this definitive study, Prudence Jones and Nigel Pennick draw together the fragmented sources of Europe's native religions and establish the coherence and continuity of the Pagan world vision. Exploring Paganism as it developed from the ancient world through the Celtic and Germanic periods, the authors finally appraise modern Paganism and its apparent causes as well as addressing feminist spirituality, the heritage movement, nature-worship and `deep' ecology This innovative and comprehensive history of European Paganism will provide a stimulating, reliable guide to this popular dimension of religious culture for the academic and the general reader alike.
Download or read book Pagan Britain written by Ronald Hutton and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2014-05-13 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Britain's pagan past, with its mysterious monuments, atmospheric sites, enigmatic artifacts, bloodthirsty legends, and cryptic inscriptions, is both enthralling and perplexing to a resident of the twenty-first century. In this ambitious and thoroughly up-to-date book, Ronald Hutton reveals the long development, rapid suppression, and enduring cultural significance of paganism, from the Paleolithic Era to the coming of Christianity. He draws on an array of recently discovered evidence and shows how new findings have radically transformed understandings of belief and ritual in Britain before the arrival of organized religion. Setting forth a chronological narrative, Hutton along the way makes side visits to explore specific locations of ancient pagan activity. He includes the well-known sacred sites—Stonehenge, Avebury, Seahenge, Maiden Castle, Anglesey—as well as more obscure locations across the mainland and coastal islands. In tireless pursuit of the elusive “why” of pagan behavior, Hutton astonishes with the breadth of his understanding of Britain’s deep past and inspires with the originality of his insights.
