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While many books have been written on Pagan topics, this is one of the few to bring contemporary issues to light. Pagan politics, new interpretations of lore and mythology, as well as an insightful look at various Gods and Goddesses, are combined to provide a timely, provocative, and important look at contemporary issues for Pagans and others interested in the development of religion and society. ... Read more

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Brief but well written.
This is a great book for someone who is looking for more information on Paganism or someone new to it. The essays were well researched and easy to read and digest.

Passionate Nonfiction
I loved this book.Mr. Varner obviously loves his subject matter and it shows in his work.This book depicted his heart as well as his knowledge.I highly recommend this book and I am currently reading his newest one.

From the Author
Wicca, and Paganism in general, has become a way of life for me. To appreciate the beauty of nature and how we are all directly connected to it is only one aspect of Paganism. The more I delve into the pre-historical and contemporary roots of the various traditions, the more I realized that all of our religious beliefs, in all religions, stem from a common ancestor. While some may worship Jesus or the Old Testament Yahwe they are only particular aspects of a far older, non-gender specific belief. In this book I have tried to bring together certain elements of the past and illustrate how they have been changed over time to reflect the opposite of what they once were. I have also shown how even Paganism, a belief system that touts an ability to worship directly with the divine without an intermediary, is being transformed into a system directed by a few--entirely opposite of what we should be experiencing. I hope you will enjoy this book and learn a bit about how religions develop and how they can change not only your life but our chances, and our worlds chances, for survival.

A Great Beginning
If you are someone looking for a book that explains the ancient basis forcontemporary Paganism, as well as personal observations about what is itlike to practice these beliefs in modern times, this is definitely the bookfor you.Varner has combined his knowledge of ancient religious beliefswith his own contemporary practice of them to produce a book that is a mustfor those investigating Pagan beliefs.Although the book focuses more oninfomational text rather than personal observations, it is, none the less,an excellent book for beginners in "The Craft".Watch for moreofferings from theis talented new author! ... Read more

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`Darrah makes the valid point that episodes in the Arthurian romances read like motifs from the ancient mythologies...(he) reconstructs a lost British paganism, grounded in the rivers, hills and woods, and especially those grey monoliths...reminders of a cosmology vanished from this island.' NIKOLAI TOLSTOY, DAILY TELEGRAPH Contends, with a good deal of evidence, that the impact of pre-Christian Welsh, Irish, Scottish, Cornish and Breton religion is greater than has been previously thought... Extensively researched and well written. CHOICEThe origins of Arthurian romance will always be a hotly disputed subject. The great moments of the legends belong partly to dimly-remembered history, partly to the poets' imagination down the ages, yet there is another strand to the stories which goes back deeper and further: the traces of ancient pagan religion, found both in Arthurian heroes who have inherited the attributes of gods, and in episodes which reflect ancient religious rituals. Darrah's careful study of the thematic relationships of, particularly, the more obscure episodes of the romances and his identification of the relative geography of Arthurian Britain as portrayed in the romances will be valuable even to those who differ with his conclusions. His most original contribution to an unravelling of a pagan Arthurian past lies in his appropriation of the fascinating evidence of standing stones and pagan cultic sites. This is dark and difficult territory, but building on elusive clues, and tracing a range of sites, especially in south-west Britain, John Darrah has added a significant new dimension to the search for the sources of the legends of Arthur and his court. JOHN DARRAH has also written The Real Camelot. ... Read more

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The history and development of Celtic Paganism and Celtic Christianity specifically in Wales, but also in relation to the rest of the British Isles including Ireland, from the Iron Age to the present day-a study of the transition between the old pagan religions and Christianity. This can be clearly seen in the history of early Christianity in Roman Britain and in the later development of Celtic Christianity when pagan and Christian beliefs co-existed, albeit in an uneasy and sometimes violent relationship. The influence of Celtic Christianity on the Arthurian legends and the Grail romances is also addressed. 169 pages.

PAGANISM; RELIGION; CELTIC; CHRISTIANITY; HISTORY; NEW AGE; SUBJECT: OCCULT ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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Subtitle: A Narration Mainly Based Upon Contemporary Records and RemainsGeneral Books publication date: 2009Original publication date: 1902Original Publisher: Cassell and company, limitedSubjects: PaganismChurch historyHistory / Ancient / RomeBody, Mind ... Read more

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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A timely investigation of a 'modern' phenomenon in which Anthony Kemp casts a cool light on the practices of those who choose this alternative to conventional religion. ... Read more

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The real witchcraft
This is an excellent book about the modern religion of Paganism and Witchcraft. Those who are looking for spells and quick magical fixes will be disappointed, this is a book about what witches do, the belief system behind it etc. It's great for people who want to seriously study witchcraft and also a good book for Pagans and Witches to give to friends and family to explain the religion.

Intro to General Paganism
Good, if a tad witchcraft-centric, introduction to general Paganism. The book is slightly unstructured, but an easy read. Looking at Paganism from the perspective of a British male is good too.

Blessings. ... Read more

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The book has no illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Volume: 2; Original Publisher: W.J. Widdleton; Publication date: 1871; Subjects: Church history; Religion / Christianity / History; Religion / Christianity / General; Religion / Christian Church / History; ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This Book Is In English. ... Read more

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more