The Elements of the Druid Tradition [Paperback]

Philip Carr-Gomm (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1991 | Series: Elements of ...

Learn how this powerful means of self discovery can heal us anti link us to the natural forces of nature.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Element Books Ltd (November 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 185230202X
• ISBN-13: 978-1852302023
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,128,949 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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More About the Author

Philip always wanted to be a writer and wrote short stories when he was 11 and 12. But then he found the Buddha, the Druids, and Psychoanalysis, and this was all so interesting he forgot about writing until a publisher he met at a dinner party in London, when he was in his late thirties, invited him to write a book. The result, 'The Elements of the Druid Tradition', soon became one of the best sellers in the 'Elements Of' series, and he was asked to write a follow-up: 'the Druid Way'. Twenty years' later he's still writing, having broadened his scope from the topic of Druidry, with its contemporary environmental relevance, to include the history of magic in England in 'The Book of English Magic', the subject of sacred sites in the lavishly illustrated 'Sacred Places', and the subject of nudity in religion, politics and popular culture in 'A Brief History of Nakedness.' You can find his author website at http://philipcarrgomm.druidry.org and his blog at http://philipcarrgomm.wordpress.com

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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The only introduction you'll ever need!, June 23, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Druid Tradition (Elements of Series) (Paperback)

The current chief of the Order of Bards Ovates & Druids, the world's largest druid order today, presents a concise and easy-to-read introduction and history of what has become modern druidry. There are no attempts to pretensiously link the current movement with the ancient past and the author portrays a likely evolution of the celtic priesthood without resorting to so-called secret texts, lost documents, or wild speculations -- just the facts as known. This work also discusses the three grades within modern druidry, providing a reasonable description of how each functioned, and then compares the current thread with other neo-pagan movements emerging in the second half of the 20th century, such as Wicca. Above all it dispells the myths written mainly by the Romans over the past two millennia. For the open-minded. Read it and see!

19 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful way to understand modern Druidry, January 9, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Druid Tradition (Elements of Series) (Paperback)

Many of the myths and misinformation that has surrounded modern Druidry are dispelled in this succinct presentation of the Druid tradition by one of the foremost authorities on Druidry. Along with this study of the history and founding spirituality of classical times are some very practical modern exercises at the end of each chapter that the reader can readily apply to his/her everyday life.

7 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the best book I have ever read., January 26, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Elements of the Druid Tradition (Paperback)

This book has changed my life forever! I reccomend it to anyone who has any religous questions. This book will lead you on the right path. I would suggest that everyone read this book. After reading this book I now have a deeper feeling of purpose. READ THIS BOOK!