Our Troth: History and Lore

by Kveldúlf Hagan Gundarsson

Book Overview

Our Troth is the single most comprehensive book available on the reborn religion of Heathenry -- the pre-Christian religion of the Germanic peoples. First published in 1993 but out of print for years,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419635980
• ISBN13: 9781419635984
• Release Date: April 2006
• Publisher: Booksurge Publishing
• Length: 586 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

A Highly Recommended Book!

This is a highly recommended book for those who are interested in Norse/Viking Mythology and their higher spiritual beliefs and history. Being a student of comparative Religion, I found this to be very informative and well referenced. In fact, I learned more from this book on these topics then I have from a number of other books on the subject.

Must have for those who wish to read of Northern European and Germanic Culture and religion

This book is an amazing and well thought out explanation of the Northern and Germanic culture and religions from as far back as is possible with historical data. I would personally recommend that anyone interested in History, Culture, or Religion from these areas should buy this book. It is neatly organized into sections that can be read independantly of each other but is best read all together. The amazing amount of detailed work and effort put into this is work is amazing. The detail available is great but it can sometimes feel overwhelming to read and absorb. None the less I would recommend this book to anyone interested in the topics addressed in it, it is surely a new way of looking at things.

Practical and Scholarly

This book offers a well researched view of the Germanic mythological and spiritual world, without being too dry or formal in its approach. It is geared toward giving those interested in following the Northern paths a thorough grounding in the known literature, as well as a practical and realistic way to incorporate this lore into ones spiritual life. It is a substantial tome, covering a lot of ground, and is probably the most complete textbook of its kind. It is intended as the historical part of a two volume set. The next volume dealing with the practical aspects of living a Heathen life. The book is mercifully free of the political, philosophical, and fantasy agendas that plague so many of the popular manuals. If I had to recommend one book for the prospective Heathen, this would be it. Sweyn Author of The Rune Primer

Most Informative, not a lot of christian hatred.

This book is the most informative book on Asatru that I have found. It has in depth information on each of the Gods and Goddesses compiled in an easy to read sensible manner. The history is the deepest that I have yet read, discussing indivdual words from the PIE language with variations for different areas. There are notes on historical methods of honoring the Gods, as well as modern day practices. Great discussion on death, afterlife, and rebirth; though I still think Thorsson's book is a little more in depth on this subject. Excellent book.

Practical and Scholarly

This book offers a well researched view of the Germanic mythological and spiritual world, without being too dry or formal in its approach. It is geared toward giving those interested in following the Northern paths a thorough grounding in the known literature, as well as a practical and realistic way to incorporate this lore into ones spiritual life. It is a substantial tome, covering a lot of ground, and is probably the most complete textbook of its kind. It is intended as the historical part of a two volume set. The next volume dealing with the practical aspects of living a Heathen life. The book is mercifully free of the political, philosophical, and fantasy agendas that plague so many of the popular manuals. If I had to recommend one book for the prospective Heathen, this would be it. Sweyn Author of The Rune Primer & True Helm