TITLE:
Witchcraft from the inside : origins of the fastest growing religious movement in America / Raymond Buckland.
Publication Date:
2001, 1971
Publication Information:
St. Paul, Minn. : Llewellyn Publications,
Edition:
Rev. and enl. 3rd ed.
Third edition, fourth printing.
Physical Description:
xiii, 212 p. : ill.
Bibliography Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 199-207) and index.
Summary:
The word Witchcraft has been misunderstood for centuries. In the past 500 years, millions of people have faced persecution, torture, and even death after being accused of practicing Witchcraft. For many people the word "Witch" still conjures up images of secret spells and diabolical midnight rituals. So what exactly is Witchcraft (also called Wica or Wicca), and how did it evolve into one of today's fastest-growing religions? Witchcraft From the Inside presents the history of Witchcraft―from its roots in ancient fertility religions, to the madness of the Malleus Maleficarum and the European Witch trials, to the growth of modern Wicca in Britain and the United States. Essays contributed by leading Wiccan authorities explore the present state of Wicca and provide a glimpse into the future of this peaceful nature religion.
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781567181012
