Other Practices category: 2998 books
The Formation of Candomblé
Vodun History and Ritual in Brazil
Language: English
Release Date: November 17, 2013
Interweaving three centuries of transatlantic religious and social history with historical and present-day ethnography, Luis Nicolau Pares traces the formation of Candomble, one of the most influential African-derived religious forms in the African diaspora, with practitioners today centered in Brazil...
Witch Crafting
A Spiritual Guide to Making Magic
Language: English
Release Date: October 16, 2001
Phyllis Curott’s first book, Book of Shadows, was an inspirational, spiritual memoir that chronicled her journey from Ivy League-educated, New York City attorney to Wiccan High Priestess. By inviting readers of all faiths to share in her own personal transformation, Phyllis debunked many of the...
by Jean A Pardeck, John W Murphy, Roland Meinert
Language: English
Release Date: October 12, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: October 12, 2012
Postmodernism, Religion, and the Future of Social Work discusses the benefits and disadvantages of the postmodern philosophy as a foundation for social work and human service practice. Social work students and practitioners will learn about the developments that have shaped postmodern thinking as...
by Charles Godwyn
Language: English
Release Date: December 26, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: December 26, 2017
*Energy Ball: A Beginner's Guide to Creating an Energy Ball *is your one-stop guide that will teach you the ins and outs of creating an energy ball. Creating an energy ball is a basic technique in Magick. It also has many uses. If you are a true practitioner of the magical arts, then it is a *must *that...
by Matthew Martin
Language: English
Release Date: August 5, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: August 5, 2017
A 4 day walk experience in nature with a shaman teacher giving practical earth-wisdom practices and commentaries. This book is for anyone wanting to connect better with our living Earth and the spirits of Life, and who seek relationship and wholeness with Great Spirit and Mother Earth. This is not...
The Practical Art of Divine Magic
Contemporary & Ancient Techniques of Theurgy
Language: English
Release Date: August 8, 2015
The ancient world of Egypt, Greece, and Rome was home to a set of magical and spiritual technologies, called theurgy, that unite the practice of magic with the aims of religion. Theurgy, or "godwork," is the art of creating a stronger bond between the theurgist and his or her deities. The...
by Sebastian Collins
Language: English
Release Date: June 28, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: June 28, 2015
"Understanding Witchcraft" is for anyone who is seeking information on beginning a Wiccan life.I will teach you the principles, basic concepts, and practices of Wicca.In chapter 1 I discuss both modern and traditional witches as well as their beliefs, practices, and history.In chapter 2 I cover some...
by Samuel Butler
Language: English
Release Date: December 27, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: December 27, 2010
. This book is about the consequences of religion more than whether Christ rose from the dead (Krishna, Mithras, Osiris, Attis of Phrygia, Dionysus, all of whom besides being born on December 25th from a virgin mother, died and were resurrected, except for Mithras - who ascended directly without dying!)...
Fundamentalism
Prophecy and Protest in an Age of Globalization
Language: English
Release Date: December 26, 2011
This book investigates the origins of fundamentalism, outlining its characteristics and the history of key fundamentalist movements around the world, considering examples from Christianity, Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism. The book argues that fundamentalism develops when modern lay religious leaders...
Icelandic Magic
Practical Secrets of the Northern Grimoires
Language: English
Release Date: January 22, 2016
A practical guide to the magical systems of pre-Christian Iceland
• Reveals spells and workings drawn directly from surviving magical books from the 16th to 20th century preserved at the National Library in Reykjavík
• Explores the history of magic in Iceland through original translations...
Operative Witchcraft
Spellwork and Herbcraft in the British Isles
Language: English
Release Date: October 8, 2019
A comprehensive look at the history and practices of rural English witchcraft
• Explores witch’s familiars and fetches, animal magic, and the forms of witchcraft practiced by rural tradespeople, such as blacksmiths, herbalists, and artisans
• Offers practical insight into spells,...
Witches' Craft
A Multidenominational Wicca Bible
Language: English
Release Date: October 26, 2011
Do you seek to know more about the foundation and modern practices of witchcraft? In Witches’ Craft, Bruce Wilborn demystifies Wicca—a religion that is loving and nonjudgmental. Wicca’s strength is in its ability to provide spiritual light for a truly diverse group of people. However, its expansive...
by Francesca Ciancimino Howell
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2002
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2002
A Greenpeace activist, Wiccan High Priestess, and proud Soccer Mom, Francesca Howell has been involved in magical traditions and wildlife preservation since childhood. In this one-of-a-kind book, she shares her everyday suggestions for spiritual renewal through connecting with nature. The meditations,...
The Witch's Book of Rituals
Magical Practices for Celebrating Change, Creating Traditions, and Connecting with Your Personal Spirituality
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2022
Create a spiritual space to find peace and meaning in your witchcraft with this accessible guidebook to Wiccan rituals.
Rituals are an important part to any witch’s life. They are used to commemorate special moments, mark changes, and help unify us with nature and deities. They help connect...