The Red Church or the Art of Pennsylvania German Braucherei
by C. R. Bilardi
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A comprehensive guide to the history, theory and practice of Pow Wow, this book draws upon historical documentation, traditional methods, and a life of personal experience. Pow Wow, or Braucherei, as it is known by its practitioners, is a system of folk magic that has its roots in Christian and Pre-Christian Germany, but its character is wholy American - the quintissential American magical system. Drawing on quotes from the Bible, qabalistic principles and old gromoires, it is empowered by show more the Holy Trinity, and most practitioners consider themselves to be Christian, much like the Cunning Folk of England. The final chapter, about Doctor Santee, references material and uses a photograph that is copyright GLHoke, and used with permission. "The Red Church: The Art of Pennsylvania German Braucherei is the finest book on German magic to be seen in decades. Comprehensive in its historical, philosophical and cultural roots, The Red Church is a book that will be appreciated by academics and modern practitioners of not just folk and ceremonial magic alike, but also energetic and faith healing, symbolism, and cultural psychology. Extensively researched and documented, no one interested in the survival of Medieval and Renaissance magic into the modern era should be without a copy of it within easy reach." - Mark Stavish, Director of Studies, Institute for Hermetic Studies, author of, The Path of Alchemy, Freemasonry - Rituals, Symbols and History of the Secret Society, and Between the Gates: Lucid Dreaming, Astral Projection and the Body of Light. show lessTags
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This book provides a great history/background of pow wow in the first section. The second section focuses on the operation itself. This book is one of a kind and a must read for anyone who wants to learn about or practice the art of braucherei. The author assumes the reader has no background or experience and explains everything in layman's terms.
On a side note I found it pretty neat that the author devoted several paragraphs to informing the reader about the Rehmeyer's Hollow Hex Murder which took place in 1929 in Winterstown (in York County, PA) just a few miles from Red Lion where I live. It's a very interesting story and I would recommend anyone interested read "Hex" by Arthur Lewis. Used copies of "Hex" are relatively easy to find show more on Amazon and Ebay, etc. show less
On a side note I found it pretty neat that the author devoted several paragraphs to informing the reader about the Rehmeyer's Hollow Hex Murder which took place in 1929 in Winterstown (in York County, PA) just a few miles from Red Lion where I live. It's a very interesting story and I would recommend anyone interested read "Hex" by Arthur Lewis. Used copies of "Hex" are relatively easy to find show more on Amazon and Ebay, etc. show less
An engrossing examination of folk healing practices, commonly called pow-wow, among the Pennsylvanian "Dutch" (German) immigrants.
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