Magic Witchcraft And Religion In The Media

Author : Liam D. Murphy
Publisher : Cognella Academic Publishing
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2016-08-18
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 151651095X

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Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion in the Media (Revised Second Edition) by Liam D. Murphy Pdf

Western popular culture is saturated with ideas drawn from religious institutions and a variety of other forms of awareness. In an age that many view as secular, news accounts are replete with sensationalist stories about inexplicable supernatural events. The Occult, mythology, vampires, zombies, ghosts and apparitions, and paranormal activity are but a few of the supernatural or cosmological themes and images that are felt in everyday life. Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion in the Media, represents a unique effort to capture a cross-section of these events in media reportage and analyze them through the lens of anthropology. The essays selected for this text, which are drawn from a variety of news media and online sources, are clustered around important themes and discussed in terms of their impact on society. They illustrate how classic observations and theory made by social and cultural anthropologists have real world application in everyday American life. This is an ideal supplemental text for introductory and general education courses on "the anthropology of religion," yet it is accessible to an educated public. Liam D. Murphy is a professor of anthropology at California State University, Sacramento. He is the author of many articles and research papers on religion, politics, and identity, published in such peer-reviewed journals as the Journal of Ritual Studies, the Journal of the Society for the Anthropology of Europe, Anthropology in Action, and the Anthropological Journal of European Cultures. He is also co-author (with Paul A. Erickson) of A History of Anthropological Theory (UTP Higher Education, 2013) and co-editor (with Paul A. Erickson) of Readings for a History of Anthropological Theory (UTP Higher Education, 2013). A specialist on religion in Northern Ireland, Murphy is also the author of Believing in Belfast: Charismatic Christianity after the Troubles (Carolina Academic Press, 2010). His current ethnographic research focuses on heavy metal and cultural identity in Western France.

Author : Liam D. Murphy
Publisher : Cognella Academic Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2020-12-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1793520038

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Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion in the Media by Liam D. Murphy Pdf

Author : Liam D. Murphy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2021-08-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1793537135

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Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion by Liam D. Murphy Pdf

Western culture is saturated with ideas drawn from longstanding patterns of popular belief as well as formal religious institutions. In an age that many consider secular, sensationalist stories about inexplicable supernatural events are shared consistently in the media. The occult, mythology, vampires, zombies, ghosts, apparitions, and paranormal activity are but a few of the supernatural or cosmological themes and images that are felt in everyday life. Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion: Perspectives in the Media explores and analyzes coverage of supernatural and religious phenomena and themes within the media, with emphasis on their impact on society. The selected readings illustrate how classic observations and theory made by social and cultural anthropologists have real-world application in everyday American life. The third edition features 22 new readings, which address an array of topics, including mass shootings and religion; superheroes as anti-myths; magic-inspired beauty routines; zombies in pop culture; progressive occultism; the intersection of witchcraft and gun control; and more. Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion is an ideal supplemental text for courses that explore the anthropology of religion, pop culture in the media, and sociology.

Author : Alice Tarbuck,Claire Askew
Publisher : Watkins Media Limited
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2022-06-14
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781786786456

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The Modern Craft by Alice Tarbuck,Claire Askew Pdf

Galvanizing and electrifying glimpses from the brink of the contemporary Craft This eclectic collection of essays on responsible witchcraft is a fascinating snapshot of contemporary occult practice. Essay topics include the ethics of decolonization, meditations on what it means to honour Mother Earth during the Anthropocene, the reclamation of agency for working-class and queer witches through practical spellwork, a gender-fluid perspective on breaking down traditional hierarchies in magical symbolism, a day in the life of a disabled Pagan Irish practitioner, and so much more. These essays show how we can all find inspiration and a force for powerful change in the modern Craft. Featuring contributions from: Claire Askew, Lisa Marie Basile, Stella Hervey Birrell, Jane Claire Bradley, Madelyn Burnhope, Lilith Dorsey, AW Earl, Harry Josephine Giles, Simone Kotva, Iona Lee, Briana Pegado, Megan Rudden, Sabrina Scott, Em Still and Alice Tarbuck

Author : Rebecca L Stein,Philip Stein
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2015-08-07
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317350217

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The Anthropology of Religion, Magic, and Witchcraft -- Pearson eText by Rebecca L Stein,Philip Stein Pdf

This book emphasizes the major concepts of both anthropology and the anthropology of religion and examines religious expression from a cross-cultural perspective while incorporating key theoretical concepts. It is aimed at students encountering anthropology for the first time.

Author : Alex Mar
Publisher : Sarah Crichton Books
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2015-10-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780374709112

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Witches of America by Alex Mar Pdf

"Witches are gathering." When most people hear the word "witches," they think of horror films and Halloween, but to the nearly one million Americans who practice Paganism today, witchcraft is a nature-worshipping, polytheistic, and very real religion. So Alex Mar discovers when she sets out to film a documentary and finds herself drawn deep into the world of present-day magic. Witches of America follows Mar on her immersive five-year trip into the occult, charting modern Paganism from its roots in 1950s England to its current American mecca in the San Francisco Bay Area; from a gathering of more than a thousand witches in the Illinois woods to the New Orleans branch of one of the world's most influential magical societies. Along the way she takes part in dozens of rituals and becomes involved with a wild array of characters: a government employee who founds a California priesthood dedicated to a Celtic goddess of war; American disciples of Aleister Crowley, whose elaborate ceremonies turn the Catholic mass on its head; second-wave feminist Wiccans who practice a radical separatist witchcraft; a growing "mystery cult" whose initiates trace their rites back to a blind shaman in rural Oregon. This sprawling magical community compels Mar to confront what she believes is possible-or hopes might be. With keen intelligence and wit, Mar illuminates the world of witchcraft while grappling in fresh and unexpected ways with the question underlying every faith: Why do we choose to believe in anything at all? Whether evangelical Christian, Pagan priestess, or atheist, each of us craves a system of meaning to give structure to our lives. Sometimes we just find it in unexpected places.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1037107278

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Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion by Anonim Pdf

Author : Liam Murphy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2011-01-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1609270312

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Magic, Witchcraft and Religion by Liam Murphy Pdf

Author : Peg Aloi
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2016-02-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781317022800

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The New Generation Witches by Peg Aloi Pdf

From the shelves of mainstream bookstores and the pages of teen magazines, to popular films and television series, contemporary culture at the turn of the twenty-first century has been fascinated with teenage identity and the presence of magic and the occult. Alongside this profusion of products and representations, a global network of teenage Witches has emerged on the margins of adult neopagan Witchcraft communities, identifying themselves through various spiritual practices, consumption patterns and lifestyle choices. The New Generation Witches is the first published anthology to investigate the recent rise of the teenage Witchcraft phenomenon in both Britain and North America. Scholars from Theology, Cultural Studies, Sociology, History and Media Studies, along with neopagan commentators outside of the academy, come together to investigate the experiences of thousands of adolescents constructing an enabling, magical identity through a distinctive practice of Witchcraft. The contributors discuss key areas of interest, inspiration and development within the teen Witch communities from the mid 1990s onward, including teenage Witches' magical practices and beliefs, gender politics, the formation and identification of communities, forums and modes of expression, media representation and new media outlets. Demonstrating the diversification and expansion of neopaganism in the twenty-first century, this anthology makes an exciting contribution to the field of Neopagan Studies and contemporary youth cultures.

Author : Everest Media
Publisher : Everest Media LLC
Page : 27 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2022-07-24T22:59:00Z
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9798822549388

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Summary of Mystic Dylan's The Witch's Guide to Manifestation by Everest Media Pdf

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 Witchcraft is the use of magic to achieve a desired outcome. Magic is a neutral force, and witchcraft is a neutral practice. While there is no bloodline you must be a part of, witches and magic practitioners draw their energies from nature. #2 The modern belief and practice of magic in Western culture stems from Kemetic Greco-Roman, Celtic, and Judeo-Christian beliefs and religion. The root word for magic is Greek, and it comes from the ancient Greek word magoi, which referred to a Median tribe in Persia and their religion, Zoroastrianism. #3 Witchcraft is the intentional use of magic while upholding tradition and folklore. Tradition and folklore are different for every individual because they can be based on location, lived experience, and ancestry. The practice of magic involves offering yourself a natural focal point to engage with your surroundings and an intentional vision of your life. #4 The mundane is unavoidable, and because of that, manifestation is more than just a mystic practice. It has roots in reality, in the way we live. Gardening is an example of literal manifestaion. Whatever you'd like to manifest requires intent and care, like plants in a garden.

Author : Laurie Cabot,Tom Cowan
Publisher : Delta
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2013-12-18
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780804152211

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Power of the Witch by Laurie Cabot,Tom Cowan Pdf

The earth, the moon, and the magical path to enlightenment. Written by a practicing witch who conducts classes and seminars on witchcraft—the oldest Western religion, a means of power and enlightenment, and a healing art. “Laurie Cabot has written a fascinating account of a beautiful and sadly misunderstood religion, witchcraft. She has with her life and work done a great deal to legitimize this ancient pagan form of worship. I am among the ecumenical Christians who have discovered the truth about witchcraft, that it is neither demonic nor evil. Power of the Witch is a marvelous introduction to the magical and highly ethical world of wicca.”—Whitley Strieber

Author : James R. Lewis
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1996-04-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781438410722

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Magical Religion and Modern Witchcraft by James R. Lewis Pdf

This comprehensive anthology examines contemporary neo-paganism ranging from goddess theology to historical-critical essays. Many of the contributors are academically trained neo-pagans, and the resulting volume is a benchmark study of a significant movement that promises to reshape the religious landscape of the next century.

Author : Helen A. Berger
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2011-03-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780812201253

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Witchcraft and Magic by Helen A. Berger Pdf

Magic, always part of the occult underground in North America, has experienced a resurgence since the 1960s. Although most contemporary magical religions have come from abroad, they have found fertile ground in which to develop in North America. Who are today's believers in Witchcraft and how do they worship? Alternative spiritual paths have increased the ranks of followers dramatically, particularly among well-educated middle-class individuals. Witchcraft and Magic conveys the richness of magical religious experiences found in today's culture, covering the continent of North America and the Caribbean. These original essays survey current and historical issues pertinent to religions that incorporate magical or occult beliefs and practices, and they examine contemporary responses to these religions. The relationship between Witchcraft and Neopaganism is explored, as is their intersection with established groups practicing goddess worship. Recent years have seen the growth in New Age magic and Afro-Caribbean religions, and these developments are also addressed in this volume. All the religions covered offer adherents an alternative worldview and rituals that are aimed at helping individuals redefine themselves and make their interactions with the environment more empowered. Many modern occult religions share an absence of dogma or central authority to determine orthodoxy, and have become a contemporary experience embracing modern concerns like feminism, environmentalism, civil rights, and gay rights. Afro-Caribbean religions such as Santería, Palo, and Curanderismo, which do have a more developed dogma and authority structure, offer their followers a religion steeped in African and Hispanic traditions. Responses to the growth of magical religions have varied, from acceptance to an unfounded concern about the growth of a satanic underground. And, as magical religions have flourished, increased interest has resulted in a growing commercialization, with its threat of trivialization.

Author : J C 1785-1854 Colquhoun
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2022-10-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1019215151

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An History of Magic, Witchcraft, and Animal Magnetism by J C 1785-1854 Colquhoun Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Arthur C. Lehmann,James Edward Myers
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Occultism
ISBN : UIUC:30112006507765

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Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion by Arthur C. Lehmann,James Edward Myers Pdf