Contemporary Paganism - Religions of the Earth from Druids and Witches to Heathens and Ecofeminists (Paperback, 2)

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.

General

Imprint:	New York University Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	February 2011
First published:	April 2011
Authors:	Graham Harvey
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade / Trade / Trade
Pages:	272
Edition:	2
ISBN-13:	978-0-8147-9061-8
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Alternative belief systems > Contemporary non-Christian & para-Christian cults & sects > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Alternative belief systems > Contemporary non-Christian & para-Christian cults & sects > General Promotions
LSN:	0-8147-9061-5
Barcode:	9780814790618

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