
Commemorating its 50th anniversary is an expanded edition of the first Wicca book, by the father of the Pagan renaissance.
This work investigates the origins, practices, and philosophical foundations of modern Wicca as established by Gerald B. Gardner. Gardner, a central figure in the mid-20th-century Pagan revival, presents his findings on the survival of ancient witchcraft traditions in Britain. He argues that these practices represent a coherent, pre-Christian religious system that persisted through centuries of suppression, providing a framework for the modern practitioner to reconnect with nature and ritual magic.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Experts and historians often view this text as a foundational document for the Wiccan movement, though they frequently note that its historical claims lack rigorous academic evidence. Readers generally approach the book as a primary source for understanding the development of modern Paganism rather than as a strictly objective historical account.
Page Count:
192
Publication Date:
1970-01-01
Publisher:
Mercury Publishing
ISBN-10:
0090030702
ISBN-13:
9780090030705
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