The Meaning of Witchcraft: Weiser Classics by Gerald Gardner (English) Paperback

Description: The Meaning of Witchcraft by Gerald Gardner, Pam Grossman Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Often called the father of modern witchcraft, Gerald Gardners life and works were ground-breaking in opening the door for the modern revival of Wicca and neo-paganism.The Meaning of Witchcraft(originally published in 1959) was the first sympathetic book written from the point of view of a practicing witch.The foundation of magical beliefs, Gardner wrote, of which witchcraft is a form, is that unseen Powers exist, and that by performing the right sort of ritual, these Powers can be contacted and either forced or persuaded to assist one in some way. People believed this in the Stone Age, and they believe it, consciously or not, today. It is now well known that most superstition is, in fact, broken-down ritual. The meaning of witchcraft is to be found not in strange religious theories about God and Satan but in the deepest levels of the human mind, the collective unconscious, and the earliest developments of human society.The Meaning of Witchcraftis an enduring and invaluable source book for witches today. This Weiser Classics edition includes a new foreword by Pam Grossman, author ofWaking the Witch. In it, Grossman revisits the historical role and mixed legacy that Gardner has played in the revival of witchcraft and magic in modern times.Those of us who use the word witch with all of the pride and fortification that it offers us do so thanks to Gardners lucid, liberating vision. - Pam Grossman, author of Waking the Witch: Reflections on Women, Magic, and PowerIf it werent for Gerald Gardner, contemporary Wicca would not exist. If you havent read The Meaning of Witchcraft, it still stands up as basic Wiccan text, and if you are reading this book again after a long hiatus - several decades perhaps - you will be surprised how well it stands the test of time. - Margot Adler, author of Drawing Down the Moon: Witches, Druids, Goddess-Worshippers, and Other Pagans in AmericaThose of us who use the word witch with all of the pride and fortification that it offers us do so thanks to Gardners lucid, liberating vision. - Pam Grossman, author of Waking the Witch: Reflections on Women, Magic, and PowerGardners Meaning of Witchcraft will introduce you to the ancient practices and beliefs of the Old Religion, with fascinating details of history, myth, and legends. This is one of my favorite reference books. - Raymond Buckland, author of Bucklands Complete Book of Witchcraft Author Biography Gerald Brosseau Gardner (18841964), was instrumental in bringing the contemporary Pagan religion of Wicca to public attention, writing some of its definitive religious texts. He introduced a string of High Priestesses into the religion, including Doreen Valiente, Lois Bourne, Patricia Crowther, and Eleanor Bone, from whom the Gardnerian community spread throughout Britain and subsequently into Australia and the United States in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Details ISBN 1578637899 ISBN-13 9781578637898 Title The Meaning of Witchcraft Author Gerald Gardner, Pam Grossman Format Paperback Year 2023 Pages 336 Publisher Red Wheel/Weiser GE_Item_ID:158540217; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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