Creed of Iron--Wotansvolk Wisdom [Paperback]

Ron McVan (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0967812305 | ISBN-13: 978-0967812304 | Publication Date: December 12, 1997

The 14 Word Press team brings dynamic Wotanist art, history and inspiration to Wotansvolk worldwide. This collaboration offers a wealth of accumulated gnostic teachings, spiritual focus and ancestral pride, a folkish path for today and future generations.

The consummate guide book for the Euro-ethnic pagan.

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About the Author

Ron McVan has built a life-long career in the fine arts, oil painting, sculpture, pen & ink illustration, jewelry, writing and poetry. In addition, he has done extensive research of metaphysics and Indo-european cultures. CREED OF IRON is the Wotansvolk Manifesto which serves as the foundation for modern ancestral Wotanism.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Fourteen Word Pr (December 12, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967812305
• ISBN-13: 978-0967812304
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #916,632 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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27 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The path Europeans should walk., July 5, 2005

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Timothy Brown "acrosstyck" (Jacksonville, Florida USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Creed of Iron--Wotansvolk Wisdom (Paperback)

This book details how Northern Europeans once lived, and how we should live again. It sets forth a doctrine to correct our course as a people, a people who have become weak, lazy, fat, and ignorant, under the suicidal ALIEN Judeo-Christian Religion. A Religion must by tied to the ancestral blood of its followers and practitioners; the Judeo-Christian religion would only be linked to those who are of Jewish descent since the "god of the Bible" is their ancestral deity, while Wotanism (or "Odinism") is of and for those of Northern European stock. Before Christianity swept across Europe at the point of the sword, our ancestors worshipped their own Gods, of their own free will. They lived in peace, at harmony with nature, at one with the Universe. Since the forced conversions of our people, we have been on a slow and steady decline, both morally and physically. "CREED OF IRON" shows us the way back up that slope. I also highly recommend "TEMPLE OF WOTAN" by Ron McVan, as it builds upon "CREED OF IRON".

This book is not "Racist"; the first two reviewers evidently do not understand the meaning of a FOLKISH Religion. A Folkish Religion is tied to the blood of the people who practice it; any non-European who attempted to become a Wotanist would fail miserably because Wotan does not live in their blood. Just as Judaism (and Christianity by extension) is a Folkish Religion for Jews, Wotanism is a Folkish Religion for the Northern European, and those descended from Northern Europeans.

20 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Well-written Book, Giving an Excellent Introduction to Folkish-Asatru., December 3, 2005

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Michael Chesbro (Rainier, Washington USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Creed of Iron--Wotansvolk Wisdom (Paperback)

Creed of Iron is a well-written book, giving an excellent introduction to folkish-Asatru and offering a wealth of accumulated Gnostic teachings, spiritual focus and ancestral pride.

Ron McVan gives us insight into the Path of Wotan. We learn of the `Horned Gods', the `Wotanist Warrior', the `Rites of Sejdr', and the Runes.

Creed of Iron also introduces us to the Aryan Ethic, offering such instruction as:

>>Act nobly and courageously
>>Be honest, be disciplined, be productive, and loyal to friends
>>Respect the wisdom of your elders
>>Honor your mate, provide for your children and carry no quarrel with family to sleep-time.

... along with other well-reasoned codes for living a strong, honorable life.

There is an introduction to ancient Aryan symbols such as Thor's Hammer, the Valknot, the Trefot, Irminsul, the Celtic Cross, and the Helm of Awe.

Creed of Iron also offers an in-depth discussion of the Aryan Calendar, how it relates to the Gods and their associated festivals. We are also introduced to the Blot and Sumbel - Wotansvolk Ceremonies.

Some other reviewers of Creed of Iron have claimed that it is "racist literature", but I found nothing whatsoever in this book that in anyway disparages or condemns any other race, people, or culture. If Ron McVan holds `racist beliefs' (and maybe he does) this is not reflected in Creed of Iron.

Overall, I found Creed of Iron to be an excellent book for anyone wanting to gain insight into folkish-Asatru. It contains excellent and inspirational artwork and many aphorisms to guide one in leading an honorable life.

Highly Recommended ~ Reflecting The True Path of the Odinist!

10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The search for Spirituality, October 16, 2004

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E. Plus "Goethe" (Ca.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Creed of Iron--Wotansvolk Wisdom (Paperback)

This work is an effort of superb consideration of the 'ideals' of Western man's search for the roots of who and what he is. The esoteric truths may be hard for a 'modern', who has been disconnected from those which make up his corporate unit, his Race.
David Lane, the mind behind this expose', has fullfilled the prerequisite of 'going there', a travel which the weak would never dare; although there seems to be no 'end' to their criticisms. If you are looking for 'rules', 'laws', and the naturalistic concepts which made Western man who he, ultimately is, then this book will aid in your search. All disciples of 'learning' are, at times, inexact, but it is the postulations and 'ground covered' which marks this work as a MUST read.