| Contemporary Paganism: Religions of the Earth from Druids and Witches to Heathens and Ecofeminists Contributor(s): Harvey, Graham (Author) |
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ISBN: 0814790615 ISBN-13: 9780814790618 Publisher: New York University Press OUR PRICE: $28.50 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Paganism & Neo-paganism - Religion | Comparative Religion |
| Dewey: 299.94 |
| LCCN: 2010037495 |
| Physical Information: 0.59" H x 5.28" W x 8.86" (0.74 lbs) 272 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: An introduction to modern Paganism and its roots and history The Pagan tradition celebrates the physical nature of life on earth, blending science with spiritual folklore. Considering the everyday world of food, health, sex, work, and leisure to be sacred, Pagans oppose that which threatens life such as deforestation, overdevelopment, and nuclear power and invoke ancient deities in this struggle for the well-being of the earth and its inhabitants. Contemporary Paganism presents a broad-based introduction to the main trends of contemporary Paganism, revealing the origins and practical aspects of Druidry, Witchcraft, Goddess Spirituality and Magic, Shamanism, and Geomancy, among others. Making use of both traditional history and the movement's more imaginative sources, Harvey reveals how Paganism and its central focus on individual and social lives is evolving and how this "new religion" perceives and relates to more traditional ones. This updated and expanded new edition addresses recent developments among Pagans and includes a new chapter assessing continuing scholarly research about the religion. |
Contributor Bio(s): Harvey, Graham: - GRAHAM HARVEY is Reader in Religious Studies at The Open University, UK. |