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Loading... Spirit Of The Witch: Religion & Spirituality in Contemporary Witchcraft (edition 2003)by Raven Grimassi
Work InformationSpirit of the Witch: Religion & Spirituality in Contemporary Witchcraft by Raven Grimassi
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. A very nicely written book on the spirituality part of witchcraft and Wicca rather than just the practices of witchcraft. Raven Grimassi’s book goes over the basic and yet in-depth principles of Wicca and witchcraft without being just another witchcraft 101 book. ( ) As I am reading this, I am wondering more and more about the indended audience for this book. Is it for people who are suspicious of witchcraft and are against it? Unlikely they will pick this book up. Is it for just starting witches or simply people who are curious? Quite possibly, although I would not recommend it as a guidebook. Is it for already practicing witches? Judging by the title, it should be, but it doesn't seem that way. It seems that the book was conceived with a more philosophical goal in mind, i.e. possibly to explore theological dimensions or answer questions like 'why we do what we do'. However, it just seems like an attempt to provide a summary or an overview of tens and hundreds of traditions floating around and maybe to serve as a vague guide for someone just starting out. There are bits and pieces of this or that tradition, and as a whole, this book just seems rather purposeless. To me, it does not read as a discussion of spirituality should. My opinion might change as I continue reading it, but so far I have been disappointed. no reviews | add a review
In this one-of-a-kind guidebook, award-winning Wiccan author and scholar Raven Grimassi presents an insightful portrait of the spirit of the Witch. He explores the spiritual element of the rituals, practices, and beliefs of Witchcraft, and how these elements apply not only to the seasons of nature, but also to the mystical seasons of the soul. Literate and positive, Spirit of the Witchexamines the oral tradition of Witches, as well as the cultural, literary, anthropological, and historical roots of Witchcraft. Revealed within these pages is the fascinating secret life of the Witch--guardian of the sacred mysteries, channel of magical forces, and keeper of the doorway between worlds. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)133.43Philosophy and Psychology Parapsychology And Occultism Specific Topics Witchcraft - Sorcery Witchcraft and Magickal PracticeLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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