Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #304393 in Books
• Published on: 1994-01-31
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 400 pages

Synopsis
This volume, written by a practising witch, is intended to be not merely a guide to the many strange byways of witchcraft. The book seeks to be a serious contribution to the study of a subject long obscured by prejudice and sensationalism. The author sees witchcraft as being more than spells, charms, or even secret meetings and rituals; it is a philosophy and a way of life. It claims to be the oldest form of religion, that of nature-worship and magic. Doreen Valiente has also written "Natural Magic", "Witchcraft for Tomorrow", "The Rebirth of Witchcraft" and "Witchcraft: A Tradition Renewed" (with E.J. Jones).

Customer Reviews

Excellent introduction
This book is a pleasure to read, it gives just enough on each subject to allow you to follow it up if the topic or item interests you. It does not take long to read, but overall it is well worth the effort. You can also use it as a quick reference and for points of interest. So if your looking for somthing to read on the train or just to fill in some time, this will do the job nicely. Well worth having in your collection.