Gardner, Gerald
The Meaning of Witchcraft: Weiser Classics
- ISBN 13:
- 9781578637898
- author:
- Gardner, Gerald
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Red Wheel/Weiser
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 14.6 centimetres
- Genre:
- Health & Wellbeing, Mind, Body & Spirit, Witchcraft & Wicca,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Gerald Gardner's groundbreaking book, The Meaning of Witchcraft, offers a unique perspective on the practice of witchcraft, one that has been instrumental in shaping the modern revival of Wicca and neo-paganism. Written from the point of view of a practicing witch, this book provides a sympathetic and accessible introduction to the subject. At its core, The Meaning of Witchcraft explores the idea that unseen powers exist and can be contacted through ritual. Gardner argues that this concept is rooted in the collective unconscious and the earliest developments of human society, rather than in abstract religious theories. This enduring and invaluable source book remains a valuable resource for those seeking to understand the principles and practices of witchcraft. A new foreword by Pam Grossman, author of Waking the Witch, provides a thought-provoking introduction to Gardner's work and its ongoing significance in the world of modern witchcraft and magic.