Wicca And The Christian Heritage

Author : Joanne Pearson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 373 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2007-05-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781134524266

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Wicca and the Christian Heritage by Joanne Pearson Pdf

What is Wicca? Is it witchcraft, Paganism, occultism, esotericism, magic, spirituality, mysticism, nature religion, secrecy, gnosis, the exotic or 'other'? Wicca has been defined by and explored within all these contexts over the past thirty years by anthropologists, sociologists and historians, but there has been a tendency to sublimate and negate the role of Christianity in Wicca's historical and contemporary contexts. Joanne Pearson 'prowls the borderlands of Christianity' to uncover the untold history of Wicca. Exploring the problematic nature of the Wiccan claim of marginality, it contains a groundbreaking analysis of themes in Christian traditions that are inherent in the development of contemporary Wicca. These focus on the accusations which have been levelled against Catholisicm, heterodoxy and witchcraft throughout history: ritual, deviant sexuality and magic.

Author : Joanne Pearson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2007-05-03
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781134524273

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Wicca and the Christian Heritage by Joanne Pearson Pdf

Pearson uncovers the untold history of Wicca and analyzes the role of Christianity in its development.

Author : Hans Sebald
Publisher : Elsevier Publishing Company
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : IND:39000005789149

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Witchcraft by Hans Sebald Pdf

Author : Michael York
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2005-04
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780814797082

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Pagan Theology by Michael York Pdf

In Pagan Theology, Michael York provides an introduction to, and expansion of, the concept of Paganism and provides an overview of its theological perspective and practice. He demonstrates it to be a viable and distinguishable spiritual perspective found today in such forms as Chinese folk religion, Shinto, tribal religions, and neo-Paganism in the West. While adherents of many of these traditions do not use the word "pagan" to describe their beliefs or practices, York contends that there is an identifiable position possessing characteristics and understandings in common for which the label "pagan" is appropriate. He outlines these characteristics and also explores paganism as a general form of religious behavior which may be found in other religions which are not themselves pagan. In the course of examining such behavior, York provides descriptions of religions in action, including Buddhism and Hinduism.

Author : Nancy Chandler Pittman
Publisher : Nancy Chandler
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2003-07
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781410753472

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Christian Wicca by Nancy Chandler Pittman Pdf

Christian Wicca: Oxymoron or the Best of Both World? Finally, a how-to guide for practicing Wicca, celebrating the return of the original Christian Trinity: the Father, the Mother, and the Holy Son Jesus. This book is written expressly for Wiccans who wish to walk the spiritual path of earth-based religions, but do not wish to surrender their Judeo-Christian background. Nancy now offers a simple solution to the rapidly emerging ChristoPagan community. Wicca, the Old Religion, or the religion of the wise, is the fastest growing form of spirituality in the United States. Many modern and eclectic Christians have no problem recognizing Jesus as Lord, but instead have a problem accepting the dogma of the organized church. Seekers are also feeling the absense of the Female aspect of the Divine and wish to re-establish the Goddess in their spirituality. In the wake of the discoveries of the Nag Hammadi Library, for the first time since 100-300 A.C.E. - the yin of the Christian faith is seeking to restore it's yang! Despite the overwhelming evidence that there is a Divine Mother --- no one has applied this information to Wicca and the Holy Days of the Wheel of the Year. "Christian Wicca: the Trinitarian Tradition" does this very task, outlining the Sabbats, the Esbats to include the Holy Trinity . . . also introducing observances expressly for Jesus, called Kyriats! Blessed Be!!

Author : Aoumiel
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : History
ISBN : 1567186483

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Origins of Modern Witchcraft by Aoumiel Pdf

This book sheds new light on the ancient origins of religion to give Wiccans, Witches, and the Neo-Pagans a sense of where they belong in history.

Author : Catherine Sanders
Publisher : Image
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2009-08-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780307551092

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Wicca's Charm by Catherine Sanders Pdf

How Wiccan Spirituality Is Filling a Spiritual Hunger in America Hundreds of thousands of people practice Wicca and other forms of modern Pagan spirituality in America today, and journalist Catherine Edwards Sanders wanted to understand why such belief systems are rapidly attracting followers. When a routine magazine assignment led her to realize that her stereotype of Wiccans as eccentric spiritual outsiders was embarrassingly misinformed, her curiosity compelled her to understand the Wiccan mystique. With the support of a journalism fellowship, Sanders spent a year interviewing neo-Pagans and witches and found that the lure of this emerging spirituality was not the occult, but rather a search for meaning in an increasingly fragmented and materialistic culture. With keen observation, challenging insight, and compassionate critique, Sanders produces a lively narrative about what she experienced and discovered during her travels: Halloween rituals in Salem, anti-globalization protests in New York, and the contrasts between what seekers find in neo-Paganism that they perceive as lacking in Christian tradition. In Wicca’s Charm, Sanders explains the powerful attraction of an increasingly mainstream spirituality that celebrates the wonder of creation and the life-giving energy of women while also exploring why Christian churches often fail to engage these seekers, but how they can learn to tap into the deep roots of Christianity to nourish the hunger of so many who seek a holistic and authentic worship experience.

Author : Kathryn Rountree
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2016-05-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781317158677

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Crafting Contemporary Pagan Identities in a Catholic Society by Kathryn Rountree Pdf

Contemporary western Paganism is now a global religious phenomenon with Pagans in many parts of the world sharing much in common - from a nature-revering worldview and lifestyle to a host of chants, invocations, ritual tools and magical practices. But there are also locally-specific differences. Local religious contexts, landscapes, histories, traditions, politics, values and norms all impact on local Paganisms. This is nowhere more evident than in a strongly Catholic society, where religion and culture are deeply entwined. Taking the Mediterranean society of Malta as a case study, this book invites readers inside the world of a small, hidden sub-culture. Showing what it is like being Pagan in a society where the vast majority of the population is Roman Catholic, and Catholicism permeates every sphere of public and domestic, social and political life, Rountree reveals that Paganism here is a unique brew of indigenous and global influences. Pagans employ both creativity and borrowing in constructing identities within a cultural context characterized by antagonism as well as continuity. This book explores the intersections of religious and cultural identity, the global and local, Paganism and Christianity, with insights grounded in rich ethnographic detail based on long-term fieldwork. Rountree makes invaluable comparisons with other studies of modern Pagans and their various worlds.

Author : Denise Cush
Publisher : John Hunt Publishing
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2015-05-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781782798293

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Celebrating Planet Earth, a Pagan/Christian Conversation by Denise Cush Pdf

Celebrating Planet Earth, a Pagan/Christian Conversation explores the similarities and differences between these two paths. It will appeal to Pagans and Christians and students interested in making connections and bridging the divide. Issues are discussed from an academic view point with practical emphasis on personal spirituality and ritual practice. Contributors include leading figures in British Paganism, in the Christian Forest Church movement and academics in the field of religious studies and earth-centered Christianity. These include Philip Carr-Gomm, Graham Harvey and Philip Shallcrass (Greywolf). This book integrates aspects of Pagan and Christian traditions.

Author : Adelina St. Clair
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2010-09-08
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780738726410

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The Path of a Christian Witch by Adelina St. Clair Pdf

A unique mix of memoir and how-to that includes practical daily Pagan rituals, this inspiring book shows how one woman blended Christian traditions with the magic and beauty of a Wiccan practice. Raised in the Catholic faith, yet strongly drawn to Paganism, Adelina St. Clair spent many years questioning and soul-searching before she found a way to blend aspects of Wicca and Christianity into a vibrant and loving belief system. Filled with personal anecdotes, this book tells the story of St. Clair's journey of self-discovery and revelation, from her initial fear and guilt to her ultimate sense of peace and joy. With warmth and heartfelt reverence, St. Clair discusses vital aspects of Witchcraft and Christianity, as well as the commonalities between the two. Monotheism vs. polytheism Magical practice The teachings of Christ Goddess worship The femininity of God The Wheel of the Year Praying the rosary Sacred space

Author : Marian Singer
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2006-05-30
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781440517860

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A Witch's 10 Commandments by Marian Singer Pdf

A Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.

Author : Ronald Hutton
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2014-05-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9780300198584

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Pagan Britain by Ronald Hutton Pdf

Britain's pagan past, with its mysterious monuments, atmospheric sites, enigmatic artifacts, bloodthirsty legends, and cryptic inscriptions, is both enthralling and perplexing to a resident of the twenty-first century. In this ambitious and thoroughly up-to-date book, Ronald Hutton reveals the long development, rapid suppression, and enduring cultural significance of paganism, from the Paleolithic Era to the coming of Christianity. He draws on an array of recently discovered evidence and shows how new findings have radically transformed understandings of belief and ritual in Britain before the arrival of organized religion. Setting forth a chronological narrative, Hutton along the way makes side visits to explore specific locations of ancient pagan activity. He includes the well-known sacred sites—Stonehenge, Avebury, Seahenge, Maiden Castle, Anglesey—as well as more obscure locations across the mainland and coastal islands. In tireless pursuit of the elusive “why” of pagan behavior, Hutton astonishes with the breadth of his understanding of Britain’s deep past and inspires with the originality of his insights.

Author : Lady Sabrina
Publisher : Red Wheel/Weiser
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2006-01-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780585475042

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Exploring Wicca, Updated Edition by Lady Sabrina Pdf

An examination of Witchcraft and the many ways it is practiced today uncovers the roots of Wiccan beliefs, Wiccan Scripture, and sacred symbols, in an updated edition that includes hands-on advice for spellwork and sample rituals for celebrations and worship.

Author : Gary Cantrell
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1567181120

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Wiccan Beliefs & Practices by Gary Cantrell Pdf

This book covers such topics as what Wicca really embodies, the ethics of a Witch, how to get started, mysteries and rituals, spellcraft and spells, the physically challenged Witch, and much more.

Author : Kathryn Rountree
Publisher : Berghahn Books
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2015-06-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781782386476

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Contemporary Pagan and Native Faith Movements in Europe by Kathryn Rountree Pdf

Pagan and Native Faith movements have sprung up across Europe in recent decades, yet little has been published about them compared with their British and American counterparts. Though all such movements valorize human relationships with nature and embrace polytheistic cosmologies, practitioners’ beliefs, practices, goals, and agendas are diverse. Often side by side are groups trying to reconstruct ancient religions motivated by ethnonationalism—especially in post-Soviet societies—and others attracted by imported traditions, such as Wicca, Druidry, Goddess Spirituality, and Core Shamanism. Drawing on ethnographic cases, contributors explore the interplay of neo-nationalistic and neo-colonialist impulses in contemporary Paganism, showing how these impulses play out, intersect, collide, and transform.