The Rebirth of Witchcraft - Hardcover

Valiente, Doreen

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0709037155 ISBN 13: 9780709037156

Publisher: Robert Hale Ltd, 1989

Synopsis

One of witchcraft's most widely known figures, Doreen Valiente was a close friend of the late Gerald Gardner, generally regarded as the founder of modern Wicca. Initiated by him in the 1950s and for a time High Priestess of his coven, Doreen helped him rewrite his seminal Book of Shadows and establish witchcraft's international reputation. In this intriguing exposé, Doreen provides an insider’s account of the birth and evolution of the contemporary Wicca movement. She recalls her spat with Gardner that eventually split his coven, the controversy surrounding Alex Sanders, "King of the Witches," and many other witches whom she has known, including Dafo,” Robert Cochrane, Leslie Roberts, and Sybil Leek. She also describes the clairvoyant communications she received purporting to come from John Brakespeare, an 18th-century witch.

About this title

About the Author:

Doreen Valiente (1922-1999) was one of the most well respected and influential leaders of Wicca. Her previous books include An ABC of Witchcraft Past and Present, Natural Magic, and Witchcraft for Tomorrow.

About this edition

• Publisher: Robert Hale Ltd
• Publication date: 1989
• ISBN 10: 0709037155
• ISBN 13: 9780709037156
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 256