{"title":"Jeffrey B. Russell","description":"\u003cp\u003eJeffrey B. Russell, a distinguished historian and scholar, brings his extensive knowledge and engaging writing style to the world of witchcraft and spirituality. As an expert in European history and religious studies, Russell has crafted compelling narratives that delve into the mystical and the metaphysical. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eA History of Witchcraft\u003c\/em\u003e, provide readers with an enlightening exploration of the evolution of witchcraft across different cultures and times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for both enthusiasts and scholars, Russell's books seamlessly blend historical fact with intriguing analysis, offering a comprehensive look at how witchcraft has influenced health, wellness, and spirituality. Whether you're seeking to deepen your understanding of historical practices or simply interested in the intriguing world of the mystical, Jeffrey B. Russell's collection offers invaluable insights with clarity and depth.\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\/jeffrey-b-russell.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}