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Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Alternative belief systems > Occult studies
The Arcane Veil: 'analogue of Craft historiography, brought up to
date through the author's own experiential praxis' A discursive
investigation of magical beliefs and practises in England since
600CE to the post-modern fall-out of the 21st century, analysing in
particular its influences and survival strategies. Emphasis is
placed on Christian, Heathen, and Hermetic Praxis, with
provocative, critical study of the concepts of Lucifer,
Witch-Blood, Sin-Eating and their influences on modern Traditional
Craft praxes. "A driving thirst for knowledge is the forerunner of
wisdom. Knowledge is a state that all organic life possesses,
wisdom is the reward of the spirit, gained in the search for
knowledge. Truth is variable - what is true now, will not be true
tomorrow, since the temporal truths are dependent upon ethics and
social mores - therefore wisdom is possibly eternal Truth,
untouched by man's condition. So we must come to the heart of the
people, a belief that is based upon Eternity, and not upon social
needs or pressures - the 'witch' belief then is concerned with
wisdom, our true name, then the wise people and wisdom is our aim."
- Robert Cochrane 1931-1966
This excellent little book is a wonderful introduction to the story
of the trial of the witches of Pendle in 1612. In a very lively and
readable style, Christine Goodier provides a who's who of the
events, as well as an interesting angle on the trials themselves.
She emphasises that the accused were merely flesh and blood, not
demons, arguing that they were poor, uneducated people who were at
worst misguided. Her inevitable conclusion is that a terrible
injustice was done 400 years ago when they were famously convicted
of witchcraft and hanged.
'A wonderful book by a fabulous author, very highly recommended.'
Louise DouglasA tale as old as time. A spirit that has never
rested.Present day As a love affair comes to an end, and with it
her dreams for her future, artist Selena needs a retreat. The
picture-postcard Sloe Cottage in the Somerset village of Ashcombe
promises to be the perfect place to forget her problems, and Selena
settles into her new home as spring arrives. But it isn't long
before Selena hears the past whispering to her. Sloe Cottage is
keeping secrets which refuse to stay hidden. 1682 Grace Cotter
longs for nothing more than a husband and family of her own.
Content enough with her work on the farm, looking after her father,
and learning the secrets of her grandmother Bett's healing hands,
nevertheless Grace still hopes for love. But these are dangerous
times for dreamers, and rumours and gossip can be deadly. One
mis-move and Grace's fate looks set... Separated by three hundred
years, two women are drawn together by a home bathed in blood and
magic. Grace Cotter's spirit needs to rest, and only Selena can
help her now. USA Today bestselling author Judy Leigh writing as
Elena Collins, brings you this unforgettable, heart-breaking,
gripping timeslip novel set in a world when women were hung as
witches, and fates could be sealed by a wrong word. Perfect for
fans of Barbara Erskine, Diana Gabaldon and Louise Douglas. Praise
for Elena Collins: 'A profoundly moving, beautifully written and
emotional story that skilfully combines two time frames into one
unputdownable book. I was completely immersed in Grace's story from
the beginning: despite it taking place 400 years ago. The modern
day storyline was also delightful with some wonderful characters.
In short a wonderful book by a fabulous author, very highly
recommended.' Louise Douglas
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