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The Pagan Man: Priests, Warriors, Hunters, and Drummers (Paperback)

~ Isaac Bonewits (Author)
Key Phrases: practical steps, gonna conjure, pagan men, Papan Man, Native American, United States (more...)

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An excellent survey of the issues and themes facing Pagan men of all traditions. -- Christopher Penczak, Author, Sons of the Goddess

Characteristically exciting, original, perceptive, and challenging. -- Ronald Hutton, Author, Triumph of the Moon

Isaac Bonewits proves, once again, that he’s one of the greatest Pagan scholars and authors in our community today. -- Dagonet Dewr, Exec. Dir., Pagan Pride Project

The questions he tackles are deeply serious but he believes we can have fun while exploring them. An excellent book! -- Philip Carr-Gomm, Chosen Chief, Order of Bards Ovates & Druids

What a glorious testament and vindication to all the dedicated men in our Pagan community. -- Oberon Zell-Ravenheart, Founder, Church of All Worlds

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Men’s Spirituality Today Who are the men who’ve chosen the Pagan path? They’re fathers, sons, brothers, and lovers, warriors, healers, and poets. They come from every background and profession, and they’re blazing trails into new social, cultural, and political territories, defining themselves in a faith community traditionally seen as dominated by women—yet they’ve been there all along!

Isaac Bonewits, one of America’s leading experts on ancient and modern Paganism, breaks new ground with this fascinating portrait of the fastest growing religious movement in the Western world. Drawing on interviews with over forty Pagan men—and his own forty years in the Neopagan community—he explores the issues and desires that have led tens of thousands of men to embrace Pagan spirituality. He examines the ways in which men have created, added to, and benefited from the Pagan experience, incorporating their own rituals, rites of passage, and symbols. The Pagan Man offers novices and experienced practitioners a wide range of practical information on every aspect of the Pagan lifestyle, including

Today’s most popular Pagan traditions

Sages, wise men, and well-known Pagans of our time

Bardic circles, drumming circles, and other Pagan gatherings

Drumming, dancing, and calling down the Gods

The nine virtues, codes of chivalry, and other core Pagan beliefs attracting men and boys today

Pagans and the Goddess—women as partners and Goddesses Frank, engaging, and inspirational, this book encourages Pagan men of every stripe—Wiccans, Druids, Norse Pagans, or even Masons—to step away from the shadows and stereotypes, and joyfully celebrate their own special relationships with the Gods and Goddesses of the New Old Religions.

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Paperback: 224 pages
Publisher: Citadel; annotated edition edition (December 1, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0806526971
ISBN-13: 978-0806526973
Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 8 ounces

Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Pagan Man - in a positive light, December 31, 2005

By	PaganDad - See all my reviews

It is a truism that our society sends men a confusing array of contradictory messages about what they are supposed be, how they are supposed to behave, and what is expected of them. (And to be fair, women certainly suffer from the same phenomenon, as any checkout counter magazine rack sadly confirms). Within the Pagan community, men still feel the same tensions despite the ostensibly more open and accepting culture of Paganism. Bonewits argues that in fact some men may feel added pressures (and in the worst case some forms of discrimination) as much of modern Paganism emphasizes the feminine and that this doctrine, in hands of some, is used to justify pushing men to the margins of religious life in much the same way as some practitioners of the Abrahamic faiths marginalize women.

If this issue of alleged oppression of men in modern Paganism were the main focus of the book, it wouldn't be worth reading. Also, if it were a long tract of complaints about women, it wouldn't be worth the time. Luckily, while Bonewits does argue for the importance of men even in Goddess oriented religion, he also uses this book to present positive examples of the roles men fulfill in Pagan culture (as well as the names of some of the flesh-and-blood men who are fulfilling these roles) as artists, priests, warriors, fathers, brothers (to each other and the women in their community) and lovers. In addition to these positive examples, the book presents summary biographies of many influential men in modern Paganism without shrinking from indicating that many of these men also had their flaws. There are also several rituals for men (concerning issues more generally associated with men) that many practitioners would find of use. The book also features an excellent summary of the various streams of contemporary Pagan practice and the multifarious sources and influences upon Paganism today. This section is well worth reading for anyone interested in contemporary Paganism (and doesn't want to read all of "Drawing Down the Moon").

Lastly, I would like to assure the women of the Pagan community that this book isn't about attacking or denigrating you nor is it a book that defines men in antithesis to women. Rather, "The Pagan Man" is an attempt to give men a positive message that the masculine (but not the macho) is a part of creation that deserves to be honored. If you are man who feels confused about what it means to be "a good man" (and frankly you don't need to be Pagan for this book to be relevant) and are searching for role models, be they human or mythical, this book won't answer all your questions, but it will give you a great start on your journey and references to many resources to help you along the way.

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5.0 out of 5 stars I Love The Pagan Man!, December 5, 2005

By	Chasmodai "Chasmodai" - See all my reviews

And I love Isaac Bonewits book by that name. Originally I bought it as a gift for my partner, but while looking it over, I found I couldn't put it down. As I read the book, I found myself hoping that one day my sons will read it and learn from it, as they learn from their father. The book deepened my appreciation for every Pagan man I have ever known, and the Gods that reside within them. Things I love about this book:

*Isaac's courageous honesty in describing his experience of what being a Pagan man is like - and his use of quotes from the moving, inspirational experiences of the Pagan men he surveyed.

*The accessible language the book is written in - not a chore, it's an enlightening, insightful "pleasure read," yet it has a very satisfying "notes" section and bibliography, (which is thorough without being ponderous.)

*It doesn't "have to" be read in a linear fashion. I started with chapter 8, "Pagan Men As Fathers," because that's what interested me most in the moment, and then I enjoyed the rest of the chapters according to where my curiosity led me.

*The male insights presented on Paganism and the feminist movement - a thought provoking, discussion inspiring, exploration of the roles of enlightened men and women in modern Paganism.

I believe this book is written for Pagans at all levels of experience. Perhaps advanced Pagans will find that the academic knowledge presented isn't new, but Isaac has his own way of applying it - I am weary of reviews categorizing all Pagan books as either "novice," "intermediate" or "advanced," although occasionally I suspect that those reviewers who make such narrow categories are sometimes motivated to assert their own advanced knowledge.

This book is not just for Pagan men, but also for those who love and appreciate them. My husband will receive his gift a bit dog-eared - a word to the wise - get your own copy too!

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5.0 out of 5 stars What an amazing book! , December 12, 2005

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I believe that any pagan, man or woman, can benifit from this book. The day that I recieved the book, I could not put it down. I literally stayed home all day and read it. Issac does a very good job at conveying the feelings and roles of men in modern paganism without a harsh tone or comming across as whiney. Another thing that I really appricated about the book is that he devotes a chapter to "queer" pagan men. He talks of us as fellow men, not as some seperate kind of feminized man.

Pagan men should read this book because you may find a lot of what Issac says to be true and it will most likely speak to your experiences and to your soul. Any pagan woman should read this as well in order to obtain a greater understanding of the minds and hearts of your spiritual brothers. Please pagans do yourself a favor and read this book ASAP!

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Published 15 months ago by Dennis A. Brennan

3.0 out of 5 stars Had the aura of a personal attack
I made it a little more than 30 pages into the book and stopped after reading criticisms of people's "thinking patterns," and the words "grouchy" and "dysfunctional biases" to... Read more

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I bought this book based on the the title/back cover suggesting it was an exploration of the pagan man's role within the pagan/festival community. Read more

Published 22 months ago by V. J. Price

5.0 out of 5 stars Not Just for Pagan Men
In his usual insightful and comical style, Isaac examines not only what it is to be a Pagan Man and the circumstances we live in, but also what masculinity is as a whole. Read more

Published on March 2, 2007 by Daniel Quiray

1.0 out of 5 stars This is not for Pagan men.
I like parts of this book. But I do agree with Old Pholophier that Bonewtis makes way to many exesues for pagan women and their bad behavior. Read more

Published on December 1, 2006 by Tim E. Thompson

4.0 out of 5 stars Add another Mens book for Pagans to the list
In today's world when I am asked Do you know of a good book to give to men to read who are seeking pagan,wiccan,Isian training? Read more

Published on September 19, 2006 by Temple Antinopolis

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended
This book is a wonderful addition to any pagan library. Already familiar with Bonewits' work, I ordered two copies, one for each of my brothers. Read more

Published on September 18, 2006 by Sarah

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Mr. Bonewits has written an pivotal work on the pagan man, both modern and ancient.

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Published on September 18, 2006 by Rodger Schoonover

1.0 out of 5 stars A real man is a feminist -- NOT!
Isaac Bonewits' view of "real men" is hardly one that I would accept. Throughout his book on Pagan men Bonewits turns away from the voices of pagan men and substitutes his own... Read more

Published on September 1, 2006 by The Old Philosopher

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