Pagan Paths: A Guide to Wicca, Druidry, Heathenry, Shamanism and Other - Couverture souple

Jennings, Peter

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0712611061 ISBN 13 : 9780712611060

Editeur : Rider, 2002

Synopsis

Paganism is a collection of spiritual paths that have their roots in the ancient religions of the world. Thousands of Pagans today share a love of Nature and a reverence of the Divine, but how they express their beliefs differs according to the path they follow. This ground-breaking guide to Paganism explains - the main issues involved in setting out on the Pagan path - the beliefs and practices of Wicca, Hedgewitch traditions, Druidry, Shamanism, Asatru, Mystery Groups, Ecletic Paganism and some foreign traditions - the Pagan approach to magic - the significance of sacred sites - how to be a practical Pagan - celebrations and organisations - the growing role of Paganism in today's world - Eco-Paganism and Cyber Paganism

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur :

Pete Jennings is the recently retired President of the Pagan Federation, the umbrella organisation for all Pagan paths in Britain. He is well respected as an authority in this field, and gives lectures throughout the UK. He also produces and presents programmes for the BBC and independent radio.

Revue de presse :

"an essential reference work...a simply written, highly accessible guide to the pagan way" (Prediction)

"an excellent primer, taking in all the traditional earth-centred rituals as well as the more recent emergence of eco and cyber-paganism" (The Times)

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Rider
• Date d'édition: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0712611061
• ISBN 13: 9780712611060
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 240