{"title":"Gerald Gardner","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the fascinating world of Gerald Gardner, a pivotal figure in the modern Neopagan and Wiccan movements. Known for his profound influence on contemporary witchcraft, Gardner's works delve into the spiritual and historical aspects of these practices, offering a unique blend of personal development and self-discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable contributions, \u003cem\u003eThe Meaning of Witchcraft\u003c\/em\u003e stands out as an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the roots and significance of witchcraft in today's world. Gardner's writings provide insightful perspectives, blending historical context with practical guidance for spiritual growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a seasoned practitioner or new to the concepts of Neopaganism, Gerald Gardner's books in this collection offer a compelling invitation to explore and develop your personal beliefs and spiritual path.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-meaning-of-witchcraft-by-gerald-gardner-9781578637898","title":"The Meaning of Witchcraft","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften called the father of modern witchcraft, Gerald Gardner's life and works were ground-breaking in opening the door for the modern revival of Wicca and neo-paganism. \u003ci\u003eThe Meaning of Witchcraft\u003c\/i\u003e (originally published in 1959) was the first sympathetic book written from the point of view of a practising witch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"The foundation of magical beliefs,\" Gardner wrote, \"of which witchcraft is a form, is that unseen Powers exist, and that by performing the right sort of ritual, these Powers can be contacted and either forced or persuaded to assist one in some way. People believed this in the Stone Age, and they believe it, consciously or not, today. It is now well known that most superstition is, in fact, broken-down ritual. The meaning of witchcraft is to be found not in strange religious theories about God and Satan but in the deepest levels of the human mind, the collective unconscious, and the earliest developments of human society.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Meaning of Witchcraft\u003c\/i\u003e is an enduring and invaluable source book for witches today. This Weiser Classics edition includes a new foreword by Pam Grossman, author of \u003ci\u003eWaking the Witch\u003c\/i\u003e. In it, Grossman revisits the historical role and mixed legacy that Gardner has played in the revival of witchcraft and magic in modern times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Those of us who use the word \u003ci\u003ewitch\u003c\/i\u003e with all of the pride and fortification that it offers us do so thanks to Gardner's lucid, liberating vision.\" - Pam Grossman, author of \u003ci\u003eWaking the Witch: Reflections on Women, Magic, and Power\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"If it weren't for Gerald Gardner, contemporary Wicca would not exist. If you haven't read \u003ci\u003eThe Meaning of Witchcraft\u003c\/i\u003e, it still stands up as basic Wiccan text, and if you are reading this book again after a long hiatus - several decades perhaps - you will be surprised how well it stands the test of time.\" - Margot Adler, author of \u003ci\u003eDrawing Down the Moon: Witches, Druids, Goddess-Worshippers, and Other Pagans in America\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Gardner's \u003ci\u003eMeaning of Witchcraft\u003c\/i\u003e will introduce you to the ancient practices and beliefs of the Old Religion, with fascinating details of history, myth, and legends. This is one of my favorite reference books.\" - Raymond Buckland, author of \u003ci\u003eBuckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46868892483820,"sku":"9781578637898","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1256483482750.jpg?v=1759774833"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/gerald-gardner.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}