What is Wicca? Is it witchcraft, Paganism, occultism, esotericism, magic, spirituality, mysticism, nature religion, secrecy, gnosis, the exotic or 'other'? Wicca has been defined by and explored within all these contexts over the past thirty years by anthropologists, sociologists and historians, but there has been a tendency to sublimate and negate the role of Christianity in Wicca's historical and contemporary contexts.Joanne Pearson 'prowls the borderlands of Christianity' to unc...

Belief Beyond Boundaries explores 'religions' or forms of spirituality that tend to be marginal to the mainstream of British and North American religious expression. The book examines how alternative spiritualities traditionally classed as 'New Age' or new religious movements have grown exponentially in recent years. It progresses to detailed examination of Paganism, Celtic spirituality, Wicca, witchcraft, North American indigenous religion and New Age, considering the impact of the rise o...

Inquiring in the Classroom provides a practical and accessible guide to planning, carrying out andpresenting successful classroom inquiry for teachers working towards a Masters-level qualification in education. The contributors provide a clear and concise roadmap drawing on case studies throughout and bringing educational theory to life by closely linking it to classroom practice. They also provide tried and tested advice on writing and presenting at Masters-level. Topics c...

Meal planning for short outdoor trips (5 days or less) and small groups (1-4 people). 32 recipes including breakfasts, dinners, beverages, desserts, and snacks. Cut down on expense of freeze-dried plus eat better nutritionally.

This book explores the role and experience of African American women scholars and educators in the field of human, family, and consumer sciences. Its five sections cover careers in education, the role of historically Black colleges and universities, opportunities and challenges brought about by the internationalization of the field, opportunities for new careers paths in the human sciences, and the current and future role of technology. The contributors come from a variety of backgrounds w...

Wicca is based on an ancient set of beliefs passed down through generations. It teaches sensitivity to natural forces, the changing seasons, and the land to which we and our ancestors have relied on for centuries.Now, with this book, you can learn how to master the core ideas and practices of Wicca – in just 20 minutes.Wicca is a nature religion rooted in simple Pagan traditions, handed down through folklore, tradition and ritual. It is a unique synthesis of beliefs, spring...

A bestselling journalist exposes the connection between the Catholic Church’s sexual abuse crisis and the practice of confession.

The most closely guarded secret of the western world is about to be revealed—and you will never see Christianity in the same light again.In a remarkable achievement of historical detective work that is destined to become a classic, authors Lynn Picknett and Clive Prince delve into the mysterious world of the Freemasons, the Cathars, the Knights Templar, and the occult to discover the truth behind an underground religion with roots in the first century that survives...

Discover everything you ever wanted to know about secret societies like the Freemasons, the historical mystery of Atlantis, why King Arthur, Leonardo da Vinci and Hitler are key figures, plus conspiracy theories, forgotten sciences and ancient wisdom.A complete and informative A to Z for one of the most popular genres to have emerged in recent times – the hidden history of the last 10,000 years. This encyclopedia answers all your questions on the more controversial subjects being d...

What is a grimoire? The word has a familiar ring to many people, particularly as a consequence of such popular television dramas as Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Charmed. But few people are sure exactly what it means. Put simply, grimoires are books of spells that were first recorded in the Ancient Middle East and which have developed and spread across much of the Western Hemisphere and beyond over the ensuing millennia. At their most benign, they contain...

How was magic practised in medieval times? How did it relate to the diverse beliefs and practices that characterised this fascinating period? In Magic in the Middle Ages Richard Kieckhefer surveys the growth and development of magic in medieval times. He examines its relation to religion, science, philosophy, art, literature and politics before introducing us to the different types of magic that were used, the kinds of people who practised magic and the reasoning behind their beliefs. In a...

Why do the innocent suffer in a world created by a loving God? Does this mean that God cannot prevent this suffering, despite His supposed omnipotence? Or is God not loving after all? This in brief is 'the problem of evil'. The Devil provides one solution to this problem: his rebellion against God and hatred of His works is responsible for evil.The Christian Devil has fascinated writers and theologians since the time of the New Testament, and inspired many dramatic and haunting works of ar...