Owen Davies
Paganism: A Very Short Introduction
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199235162
- author:
- Owen Davies
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 1.27 x 11.18 x 17.27 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, Health & Wellbeing, Mind, Body & Spirit,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Paganism: A Very Short Introduction by Owen Davies explores the meaning and development of paganism over time. From ancient cultures to modern-day practices, this book examines how pagan beliefs and traditions have been shaped by historical events, religious conflict, and cultural exchange. The author looks at paganism through the lens of the Christian world, tracing how notions of paganism were formed and transformed over centuries. Despite the decline of traditional pagan cultures, new forms of paganism continue to emerge in Europe and beyond. This introduction provides a concise overview of the complex and multifaceted nature of paganism. By exploring the global spread of paganism and its contemporary expressions, Davies offers a nuanced understanding of this often-misunderstood spiritual tradition.
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