Description
Book SynopsisWith 560 entries, a resource section, and 114 photos and illustrations, The Witch Book is an exhaustive A-to-Z exploration of people, places, events, literature and other matters related to the ever-timely and popular topic. Buckland defines both the darker Christian concept and the true concept of Wicca, concentrating on the Western European and later New World versions of Witchcraft and magic. From Abracadabra to Aleister Crowley to Gardnerian Witchcraft to Rosemary's Baby to sorcery and Zoroastra, The Witch Book is unmatched in its coverage of witchcraft.
Trade Review“Through 560 entries, this encyclopedic reference includes biographies of major figures, reviews the portrayal of witches and witchcraft in popular movies and books, discusses the persecution of witches over the ages, and explains key concepts important to Wiccan beliefs and practices. Just about everything a person might want to learn about witches and witchcraft can be found in this one volume.” –
About.com “This is an excellent reference source for those researching the historical and contemporary world of witchcraft.” –
ARBA “Enjoyable for general reading purposes, it is also an incredible referencing of material . . .. Buckland's
The Witch Book is highly recommended” –
Ghostvillage.com “Buckland has done a fine job putting together this volume. a unique and powerful collection of knowledge.” –
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