Witches: An Encyclopedia of Paganism and Magic - Softcover

Jordan, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1856263053 ISBN 13: 9781856263054

Publisher: Kyle Cathie Ltd, 1999

Synopsis

This unique reference offers a complete assessment of modern paganism and magic as practiced by witches, druids, feminists, and others who believe that conventional religion has little relevance in the late 20th century. Presented alphabetically, fully cross-referenced, and strikingly illustrated, Witches covers all the key figures and practices of paganism in the Western world today, dispelling the myths that have long cloaked the subject. The many factual entries are supplemented by candid interviews with four prominent pagans, whose observations lend a powerful insight into the workings of their collective faith. Michael Jordan is the author of Gods of the Earth, Encyclopedia of Gods, and Myths of the World.

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From Library Journal:

Jordan (Encyclopedia of Gods, LJ 7/93) gives brief definitions of the terms, events, people, and holidays of the pagan movement, a faith based on the concept that the earth is sacred and the feminine is present in worship. He offers interviews with Vivienne Crowley, Olivia Durdin-Robertson, Maxine Sanders, and Doreen Valiente, who are extremely important to the pagan and witchcraft movements in Great Britain. The entries are concise, well written, informative, and balanced. While some cover the American pagan movement, the focus is on witchcraft and paganism in Great Britain. Even so, this is an important volume for American audiences because the British movements have deeply influenced much of American witchcraft. The photographs are spectacular. Highly recommended for collections that serve patrons practicing or studying alternative religions and appropriate for academic and general collections in public libraries.?Gail Wood, SUNY Coll. at Cortland, N.Y.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Kyle Cathie Ltd
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 1856263053
• ISBN 13: 9781856263054
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192