| The Paganism Reader Contributor(s): Clifton, Chas (Editor), Harvey, Graham (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0415303532 ISBN-13: 9780415303538 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $44.60 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2004 Annotation: Paganism is not only a contemporary faith movement of increasing popularity, but also an area of considerable interest to scholars in a number of disciplines." The Paganism Reader" provides a definitive selection of primary sources in Paganism, ranging from its ancient beginnings to its 20th century reconstruction and revival. Chronologically organised sections, each with an editor's introduction, present extracts from Greek, Norse and Celtic literature and from writings on witchcraft, folk beliefs, shamanism and goddess worship. The recent influences of environmental and feminist movements and of Neopagan interpretations are also considered. Giving full coverage of Paganism's diverse forms and alerting readers to critical academic debates, this is an invaluable guide to Pagan origins and practices. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Paganism & Neo-paganism - Religion | History - Social Science | Anthropology - General |
| Dewey: 299.94 |
| LCCN: 2003061312 |
| Physical Information: 0.88" H x 6.88" W x 9.7" (1.58 lbs) 400 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - New Age |
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| Publisher Description: Paganism is one of the world's fastest-growing religions, practised in a huge variety of ways. The Paganism Reader provides a definitive collection of key sources in Paganism, ranging from its ancient origins to its twentieth-century reconstruction and revival. Chronologically organized sections include extracts from ancient Greek, Norse and Celtic literature, inspirational texts from the early twentieth-century, writings by leaders of the Pagan revival, and newer perspectives showing the diversity of Paganism today. Witchcraft, nature religion, shamanism and goddess worship are considered, as is the influence of environmental and feminist movements. Fully introduced, with editors' prefaces to all extracts and suggestions for further reading, this comprehensive book is an invaluable guide to Paganism and critical issues in its study. |