- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: Thorsons; New edition edition (8 May 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0007116993
- ISBN-13: 978-0007116997
- Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 15 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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- #42 in Books > History > Other Historical Subjects > Witchcraft
- #58 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > New Age > Occult > Shamanism
- #97 in Books > Mind, Body & Spirit > Earth Based Religions > Shamanism
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This book clearly and excitingly explores every form of contemporary paganism, from shamanism to the celtic tradition and wicca. It both traces their histories and serves as a practical guide – an ideal reference work.
Clearly explores the origins and history of the different traditions:
Earth traditions: Celtic and Goddess paths
African traditions – Santeria, Cadomble and Voudon
Native American traditions
Pagan life and worship
Shamanism, divination and magic
The future of paganism
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This book clearly and excitingly explores every form of contemporary Paganism, from Shamanism to the Celtic tradition and Wicca. It both traces their histories and serves as a practical guide – an ideal reference work.
Vivianne Crowley, the leading authority in the field, clearly explores the origins and history of the different traditions:
• Earth traditions – Celtic and Goddess paths
• African traditions – Santeria, Cadomble and Voudon
• Native American traditions
• Pagan life and worship
• Shamanism, divination and magic
• The future of paganism
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
The earth religions (Paganism, Wicca etc.) have always attracted women as they are not patriarchal as many of the more "mainstream" religions are. This book examines the origins and history of a number of different spiritual paths. There is also lots of advice for anyone who wants to get more involved in one of these religions. Vivianne Crowley has written a book that is packed full of information, but is still easy to read. The list of books and contacts is also particularly good and will be essential for anyone who wants to study this subject in more death. I recommend this book to any budding pagan/wiccan/whatever or to anyone who wants to learn about the earth traditions.
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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Educational, Enlightened and Insightful
30 Oct 2002
After reading a great deal about Paganism, Earth Traditions and Wicca, Vivianne's book was the first that gave a me a sense of who I was and what I believe Pagan practice should stand for. Many others would have you think theirs is the 'only way' even amongst many Pagans or Wiccan practitioners. Vivianne manages to give a wonderful overview of many of the worlds Earth Traditions or Pagan beliefs, respecting each for the underlying spiritual truths they contain.
With her approachable, open style of illumination she manages to make the reader feel comfortable with their own inutitive connection to the Divine. A quote found in her book reads:
'To Dispute the religion (Dharana) of another
is the mark of a narrow mind
Oh Lord! Oh Great Magician!
With whatsoever faith or feeling we call on Thee
Thou art pleased.'
Despite the title, I didn't find it exclusively women orientated. I'd love my husand to read it! Well done Vivianne, you certinaly helped me greatly along my spiritual path.
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