WICCA: A comprehensive guide to the Old Religion in the modern world - Softcover

Crowley

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0722532717 ISBN 13: 9780722532713

Publisher: Element, 2011

Synopsis

Wicca is said to be the oldest religion in the world. Today, growing numbers of people are becoming attracted to the old way. In this bestselling, introductory book, Vivianne Crowley explains the way of the Witch and shows the relevance of modern Wicca in today's world.

Sales Handles:
· Wicca has sold over 75,000 copies since publication.
· Regarded as the classic text on the subject and recommended reading in many Wiccan websites and publications.
· Vivianne Crowley is the leading authority in this field.
· Paganism is the fastest growing spirituality in the UK and US, according to recent newspaper surveys, especially amongst young people.

Audience:
· Pagans, Wiccans, anyone interested in alternative spirituality.

Competition:
Wicca by Scott Cunningham (Llewellyn), Wicca Handbook by Eileen Holland (Robert Hale)

Author:
· Vivianne Crowley Ph.D. is a writer and psychologist who lectures in Psychology of Religion at the University of London.
· She is a renowned authority on Wicca and lectures all over the world.
· She is the author of many books on contemporary spirituality and psychology, including Your Dark Side, Free Your Creative Spirit, The Way of Wicca and A Woman's Guide to the Earth Traditions.

About this title

Review:

Endorsements:
‘This book is an excellent introduction to the modern practices and beliefs of the revived Craft and can be thoroughly recommended.’
PREDICTION

‘At last, a really thorough and authoritative exposition of present day coven witchcraft’
QUEST

Synopsis:

Wicca is said to be the oldest religion in the world. Today, growing numbers of people are becoming attracted to the old way, with the connection it offers to the natural world and the magical force of the universe. Vivianne Crowley explains the way of the Witch and shows the relevance of modern Wicca in today's world. Wicca is the religion of Witchcraft or Wisecraft. It is a religion worshipping ancient Pagan deities. It is also a Mystery tradition to help us grow in understanding of ourselves and hence nearer to the Gods, a system for developing and using psychic and magical powers, and a body of natural lore that is often called natural magic. Witchcraft is said to be the oldest religion in the world. Today, growing numbers of people are becoming attracted to 'the old way', with the connection it offers to the natural world and the magical force of the universe. Vivianne Crowley's bestselling book explains the way of the witch and shows the relevance of modern Wicca in today's world. Includes: * The origins and history of Wicca. * Wicca today. * The misunderstood aspects of black and white magic. * The God and Goddess within us. * Why witches have initiations.

* The future of Witchcraft.

About this edition

• Publisher: Element
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0722532717
• ISBN 13: 9780722532713
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272