The Druid Renaissance [Paperback]

Philip Carr-Gomm (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 25, 1998

The Druid tradition lies at the heart of Western spirituality and today it is experiencing a renaissance unprecedented in its long history.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Thorsons (August 25, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1855384809
• ISBN-13: 978-1855384804
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #815,739 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #73 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Earth-Based Religions > Druidism

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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An inspiring and comprehensive view of modern Druidry, January 15, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Druid Renaissance (Paperback)

The Druid Rennaissance affords an inspiring and comprehensive view of contemporary Druidry, which is emerging as a major spiritual pathway for the coming millenium. In one well-produced volume, Philip Carr-Gomm, chosen chief of the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids (OBOD), has, thanks to a judicious choice of contributing authors and an effective organization of the texts, succeeded in conveying a clear understanding of what modern Druidry, grounded in a rich heritage of tradition, is and how it relates to other western and oriental currents of thought. A must for all those, whether familiar or unfamiliar with the subject, who seek an authoritative and eminently readable presentation of Druid thought today.

14 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A diverse presentation of Neo-pagan druidism, July 6, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Druid Renaissance (Paperback)

As with any anthology, the real power of the book lies in the few gems scattered amongst the semi-precious stones of the majority of the writing, and the overall balance and diversity represented by the full cross-section of opinion presented. Carr-Gomm should be saluted for providing commentary from a wide range of authors from organizations outside of his own.

Part I: The Call of the Land was itself worth the price of the book for me. It represents the best of what makes druidism a religion for the future as well as the past.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Carr-Gomm's reader friendly presentation of modern Druidry, May 22, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Druid Renaissance (Paperback)

The most informative source book about contemporary Druidism I've found. Druidic history is addressed unabashedly; even the less popular aspects are discussed and dissected in a comprehensive, informative manner.