Apostate's Guide to Witchcraft, An (Paperback)

Moss Matthey

ISBN 10: 0738777110 / ISBN 13: 9780738777115

Published by Llewellyn Publications,U.S., Minnesota, 2024

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Paperback. Escape the Cult, Explore the Craft: A Journey of Healing and Self-Discovery Join Moss Matthey as he recounts his uplifting transition from the confines of a fundamentalist Christian cult to an empowering Pagan coven. Weaving his lived experiences with a gentle introduction to Witchcraft, Moss explores what differentiates Paganism from cults and high-control religions, inviting you to shed oppressive spiritual experiences and find support. Through his story of self-searching and religious liberation, Moss teaches that spiritual pursuits should be freeing and presents Paganism as one such path. He invites you to dip your toe in the waters of Witchcraft with a sampling of exercises and journal prompts inspired by Welsh and German traditions. A celebration of culture, authenticity, and spiritual recovery, this book will inspire you to question restrictive ideologies and develop a healthy practice of your own. Includes a foreword by Mhara Starling, author of Welsh Witchcraft Join Moss Matthey as he recounts his uplifting journey from the confines of a fundamentalist Christian cult to an empowering Pagan coven. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Apostate's Guide to Witchcraft, An (Paperback)
• Publisher: Llewellyn Publications,U.S., Minnesota
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0738777110
• ISBN 13: 9780738777115
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Escape the Cult, Explore the Craft: A Journey of Healing and Self-Discovery

Join Moss Matthey as he recounts his uplifting transition from the confines of a fundamentalist Christian cult to an empowering Pagan coven. Weaving his lived experiences with a gentle introduction to Witchcraft, Moss explores what differentiates Paganism from cults and high-control religions, inviting you to shed oppressive spiritual experiences and find support.

Through his story of self-searching and religious liberation, Moss teaches that spiritual pursuits should be freeing and presents Paganism as one such path. He invites you to dip your toe in the waters of Witchcraft with a sampling of exercises and journal prompts inspired by Welsh and German traditions. A celebration of culture, authenticity, and spiritual recovery, this book will inspire you to question restrictive ideologies and develop a healthy practice of your own.

 

Includes a foreword by Mhara Starling, author of Welsh Witchcraft

About the Authors

Moss Matthey (Wales, UK) was an active, indoctrinated member of a fundamentalist Christian cult for two decades before he found Witchcraft and broke free. This newfound spirituality helped him heal and experience true freedom. Now he speaks at A Festival for Pagans and Witches and the Centre for Folklore Myth and Magic. He is the winner of the 2024 Kindred Spirit Award in the Rising Star category and was filmed as a member of the Coven of the Red Serpent for a Welsh-language documentary. Visit him at MossMatthey.com.

Mhara Starling was born in North Wales, raised on the Isle of Anglesey, and is a native Welsh speaker. She is the author of Welsh Witchcraft, and her witchcraft videos on TikTok have more than a million views. Mhara is also a celebrant and a coven leader, and she runs moots, gatherings, and open rituals. She was featured in the BBC Wales documentary series Young, Welsh and Pretty Religious. Visit her on TikTok @mhara_starling.