{"product_id":"witchcraft-today-9780806525938","title":"Witchcraft Today","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Gerald Gardner\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Citadel Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Citadel Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Witchcraft (See Also Religion - Wicca)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn expanded edition of the quintessential Wiccan classic written by the father of the pagan renaissance.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFirst published in 1954, this landmark exploration of Wicca inspired a passionate revival of interest in indigenous British religion and led to the rebirth of a way of life. Encompassing an explanation of Wiccan rituals and tenents, as well as a comprehensive study of occult practices worldwide and throughout the ages, \u003ci\u003eWitchcraft Today \u003c\/i\u003eis a book that \"belongs on the bookshelf of every Witch and every person . . . interested in the whole vast field of the occult\" (Raymond Buckland, author of \u003ci\u003eWicca for Life\u003c\/i\u003e). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This special expanded edition of the historic volume, reissued in celebration of its 50th anniversary, includes the original introduction written for the book by Dr. Margaret Murray, former president of the British Folklore Society and the author of influential books on Witchcraft. It also includes new material by contemporary practitioners and scholars: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - Judy Harrow, author of \u003ci\u003eWicca Covens \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eDevoted to You, \u003c\/i\u003ediscusses the context of Gardner's life and work and gives an analysis of his published sources as well as which later books carry on the major themes. \u003cbr\u003e - Ronald Hutton, eminent historian and author of \u003ci\u003eTriumph of the Moon, \u003c\/i\u003elooks at Gardner's life and times. \u003cbr\u003e - Wren Walker, coproducer of the Witches' Voice website, shares her observations about Wicca today. \u003cbr\u003e - Graduate student Tara Nelson looks into the religion's possible future. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This audacious work is a must-read for anyone fascinated by the ancient practice of Witchcraft, or by its growing influence on contemporary culture, including references to the practice of Wicca on TV and in movies, and courses that teaches its principles in mainstream academic institutions. Combining an exploration of the often-secret past of Witches with a look at its current practice, \u003ci\u003eWitchcraft Today \u003c\/i\u003eis an essential tool to be used for study, reflection, inspiration, and transformative ideas.","brand":"Citadel Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45118466359447,"sku":"9780806525938","price":1060.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780806525938.webp?v=1767274443","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/witchcraft-today-9780806525938","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}