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Contains useful information., October 3, 2000
This review is from: The Truth About Witchcraft (Paperback)
There is probably no other book in the market that can fully explain the truth about witchcraft as briefly as this book. Scott Cunningham is a wonderful author and Wiccan. In this book he explains why witches aren't 'satanic' and don't gather in covens for ritual 'orgies'. He explains the true nature of folk magic and witchcraft, and is high-detailed when talking about the religion of Wicca. He says that witchcraft is not used for harm, but for the good of one's self and others. I was also impressed how well he explained the Sabbats (the holy days of Wicca). About what happens on these days and why witches celebrate them. You well also find it interesting how he explains the Wiccan holiday Yule, the idea of the rebirth of the God. And how Christians adapted this holiday into their religion to make it Christmas, the birth of Jesus Christ. See the similiarity of the two holidays? Read this book and find out more, because everyone should have the benefit of knowing the truth about Witchcraft.
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39 of 41 people found the following review helpful:
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This should be the first book on Wicca you read, December 8, 2001
I had been curious about Wicca for a while before I had seen this book. I read a few other books about it before, but I wish I had seen this one first. It was the first book to explain clearly what Witchcraft is and is not. Cunningham's purpose is not to convince you that his faith is the "correct" one, but rather to show that Witchcraft is beautiful religion undeserving of its reputation of demonic associations. It's not what I would call a deep book, but it has many good uses. First, I would recommend it to anyone who is curious about the religion but knows little about it. Anyone who has an interest in religion, for example. Second, I would recommend it to give to a friend or family member, if you are Wiccan and they are interested in what you believe. It's short, sweet, and to the point, and they won't have to spend weeks reading it to understand what you believe. Third, I think it would be a great book as part of the required reading for a college course dealing with Wicca. Most college students have no idea what Wicca is, so this would be a nice intro book.
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37 of 39 people found the following review helpful:
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I get the impression that Pat Robertson has not read this., June 29, 2000
Telling a family member about your beliefs can be really hard. Slip this book under their pillow at night and you'll be set. Ok, it might be better to actually tell them what you are and what you believe and then give them the book--but either way, this is a great book to help a friend or family member become more informed about what you believe. Scott Cunningham delivers the basic info to help calm any sort of fears of midnight parties with Satan and presents Witchcraft as a nature-loving, positive religion that thousands and thousands of people are practicing everyday. From the basic tools, to religious days, to Deities, to folk magick, to initiation, Scott covers the necessary basics to help inform the reader about what Witchcraft is all about. A recommended book for all beginners and practitioners' friends and family who need something to ease that pesky chest pain.
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