An ABC of Witchcraft Past and Present

by Doreen Valiente

Book Overview

What is the relationship of the Bible to Witchcraft? What are Fairies, and Magical Alphabets? What were the links between Druidism and Witchcraft? An ABC of Witchcraft covers these subjects and many... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0709053509
• ISBN13: 9780709053507
• Release Date: January 1994
• Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.

Customer Reviews

The First Step on a Beautiful Path

In 1975 I was a student in Michigan when it came to me: "Witchcraft has gotten a lot of bad press". I went to the college library and there I found "An ABC of Withcraft Past and Present" by Doreen Valiente. I felt as though I had come home. Until I opened that book, I thought that no one saw the Universe as I did. What a wonderful surprise! The book is concise and complete, written for anyone who wants to know what withcraft is all about. It gives information without requiring the reader to buy into everything that is presented. I will be forever grateful for the life of Doreen Valiente. Her books have truly set me on a beautiful path.

An Amazing Historical Perspective!

This book is a rare find for those interested in really learning about Wicca and its roots. It not only contains an in-depth historical analysis of the origin of many myths about witchcraft, it also contains the best explanation I have ever encountered of the true beliefs of those who practice Wicca. I consider it a "must read" for anyone interested in Witchcraft. It is a book that I am very pleased to include in my collection.

Genius: pure and simple

Valiente was one of the first students of Gerald Gardner, who masterminded the rebirth of the Craft in this century. This book is terrific and clearly one of the best WitchCraft books, by one of the finest Witches of this century. I was shocked and saddened to hear of her death on September 6.

Teaches a beginner alot!

This book is really great for a beginning witch. It teaches you alot about subjects that other books really dont touch very much, and its detailed enough to really help you out. I really think you should get this book or check it from your library if you are very serious/curious about Witchcraft.

This may not be the book for you...

If you are just looking for a book with spells in it, then this is not it. This is only for those who are seriously interested in learning the deep history and present facts of the Witchcraft religion. This is an excellent source of knowledge