{"title":"Brooks Alexander","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the intriguing works of Brooks Alexander, a distinguished author known for his insightful explorations into the mystical realms of witchcraft and its cultural significance. With a keen interest in the arcane and the impact of historical practices on modern belief systems, Alexander's writings provide a fascinating lens through which to view the evolving tapestry of spirituality and wellness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his renowned work, \u003cem\u003eA History of Witchcraft\u003c\/em\u003e, Brooks Alexander delves deeply into the chronicles of witchcraft, unearthing its roots and tracing its influence on contemporary spiritual practices. This book, along with his other thought-provoking contributions, offers readers an enlightening journey into the health and wellness dimensions intertwined with historical mysticism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're embarking on a personal exploration of wellness or seeking to understand the historical complexities of witchcraft, Brooks Alexander’s collection offers a rich source of knowledge and reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-history-of-witchcraft","title":"A History of Witchcraft","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn authoritative and concise history of witchcraft from the ancient world up to the present day.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWitchcraft has always been a fluid and intriguing belief system that has enchanted and sometimes terrified humanity. For over forty years, \u003ci\u003eA History of Witchcraft\u003c\/i\u003e has provided the authoritative history of witchery and the occult. Beginning with magic in the ancient world, Jeffrey Russell explores the definition of witchcraft in its many diverse forms, from the worship of the Greek goddess of magic, Hecate, through the witch-crazes of the 15th and 16th centuries to the development of modern witchcraft by Aleister Crowley and Gerald Gardner in the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrooks Alexander analyses the development of witchcraft and neopaganism in the present day, charting the dissemination of modern witchcraft through modern media and the tensions that arise when a secretive cult becomes an open and recognised religion. This updated edition features a new chapter exploring the challenges that witchcraft has faced in the past decade, including the rise of social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok, the coronavirus pandemic, and new neopagan groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45798948634860,"sku":"9780500297285","price":50.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780500297285.jpg?v=1728209817"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/brooks-alexander.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}