Paganism is a collection of spiritual paths that have their roots in the ancient religions of the world. Thousands of Pagans today share a love of Nature and a reverence of the Divine, but how they express their beliefs differs according to the path they follow. This ground-breaking guide to Paganism explains--the main issues involved in setting out on the Pagan path --the beliefs and practices of Wicca, Hedgewitch traditions, Druidry, Shamanism, Asatru, Mystery Groups, Ecletic Paganism and some foreign traditions--the Pagan approach to magic--the significance of sacred sites--how to be a practical Pagan - celebrations and organisations --the growing role of Paganism in today's world - Eco-Paganism and Cyber Paganism (20020220)
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"an essential reference work...a simply written, highly accessible guide to the pagan way" (Prediction 20030106)
"an excellent primer, taking in all the traditional earth-centred rituals as well as the more recent emergence of eco and cyber-paganism" (The Times 20040107)
"an excellent primer, taking in all the traditional earth-centred rituals as well as the more recent emergence of eco and cyber-paganism" (The Times 20040107)
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Pagan Paths is an accessible, expert guide to the different paths within the flourishing modern Pagan movement, including Wicca, Druidry and Shamanism. (20020220)
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82 of 83 people found the following review helpful
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This book is a fun and interesting read whether you are an experienced pagan, a total newbie or just someone interested in other religions.
It's always hard to answer the question us pagans often get asked by non-pagan friends "what exactly is a pagan?". In the future, instead of trying to explain paganism and often getting the person even more confused, I am just going to lend them this book.
It includes all the major pagan paths, as well as some of the less main stream ones. It also has some great sections about ethics, using magick and the future of paganism.
I don't often get past the first few chapters of most pagan books, but Pagan Paths is great. It is easy to read with a very friendly and down to earth style of writing, as well as funny, interesting and informative.
I would reckonmend it to anyone, new, old or just curious.
It's always hard to answer the question us pagans often get asked by non-pagan friends "what exactly is a pagan?". In the future, instead of trying to explain paganism and often getting the person even more confused, I am just going to lend them this book.
It includes all the major pagan paths, as well as some of the less main stream ones. It also has some great sections about ethics, using magick and the future of paganism.
I don't often get past the first few chapters of most pagan books, but Pagan Paths is great. It is easy to read with a very friendly and down to earth style of writing, as well as funny, interesting and informative.
I would reckonmend it to anyone, new, old or just curious.
70 of 72 people found the following review helpful
By Clare Sager
Format:Paperback
This is an interesting, empathetic and lively introduction to Paganism itself and a number of the traditions within it. The "Things To Do" sections at the end of each chapter are brilliant, really enabling you to get a feel for each path spoken about, which I think - like this entire book - can be useful, important and relevant to anyone, whether an experienced Pagan on a particular path, a Pagan unsure of joining a specific tradition, or someone interested in contemporary religions and wanting to learn about paths which are "off the beaten track" as it were.
My only (very small) complaint about this otherwise brilliant book, is that it's slightly unbalanced, with five chapters on various different traditions of Wicca/Witchcraft, while other paths have only one chapter, or less (in the cases of a few, such as Eclectic Paganism, and Male & Female Mystery Groups). However, this is more than made up for by the excellent chapters on magic, first tackling ethics, and _only then_ moving on to the actual _use_ of magic. The different types of magic section is very useful and interesting, even if you've been using magic for some time. The final chapters about the future of Paganism and "Where do we go from here?" wrap up the book brilliantly, setting you free of persue what path you will.
Like a previous reviewer, I will be lending this book out a lot, instead of attempting to explain what Paganism is to people. This is a book every RE teacher should read.
Finally, a tip...
LOOK AT THE BACK.
Like many Pagan books, this one has sections that point you in the directions of other books, websites, organisations, give a useful glossary and basically give a wealth of extra information that can point you on where to go next.
24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
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Recently learning that paganism is the worlds fastest growing religion I had to find out more, therefore with only the most elementary knowledge was looking for a book starting from the very basics.
Where Pete Jennings excels is in his wide ranging and detailed descriptions of the various paths open to modern pagans. It is true this book does include a guide to what is paganism but this is only an overview, and in my opinion not the best part of the book. I found this basic knowledge in the excellent WICCA (Scott Cunningham) and The Wicca Bible (Ann-Marie Gallagher).
I feel this is a book for someone that has acquired a sound basic knowledge of the subject, decides they wish to go further, and needs guidance how to go about it.
"Pagan Paths" is therefore essential reading but not a one stop guide.
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a simple to read yet extremely informative for a starting out Pagan I would reccomend this book to all interested
Published 8 days ago by Diane Monteith
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I think this is the best book about Paganism that I have ever...
This book is written by someone who understands the varied paths taken by Pagans and why it happens. He has a breadth of experience, and a lot of knowledge. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Jean
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Very informative but really struggled with the tiny print. Good diagrams and pictures throughout with a choice of interesting walks for first time experiences
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I'm new to paganism and this book is worth a read because you don't realise how many paths there actually is. Read more
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I sent this as a gift after seeing the reviews on here were good, and that it is listed on the Pagan Federation website as surgested reading. Read more
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A good outline of the more mainstream forms of Paganism and related concepts, mercifully free of any of the various obnoxious forms of dogmatic baggage or sect-bias that... Read more
Published 14 months ago by D. Kohler
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Well-Written!
This book is really good, it informs you about the different paths and in the Begin has commentary to help you pick your path - so good I couldn't put it down! Read more
Published 20 months ago by TheAngelsHaveFsllen
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Good Book
I like this book. There are a few thiings i didn't agree with which made me mad, plus he says 'pagans....' instead of 'most pagans....'. Read more
Published on 10 April 2011 by witch1089
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Extremely Useful Introduction
Pete Jennings is an ex-president of the Pagan Federation and a heathen so he knows his stuff.
The book is a great intro to the main types of modern Paganism with a chapter on... Read more
The book is a great intro to the main types of modern Paganism with a chapter on... Read more
Published on 29 Jan 2011 by Ms. Zc Bidgood
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Fascinating insight
I suddenly had a desire to find out what paganism really was. I had been surrounded by the medias interpretation. This really explained things well. Read more
Published on 26 Jan 2011 by Mad cat woman
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