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Summary: Excellent, except for one small problem.
Review: Finally, a book that isn't for beginners. This book stands as a refutation to Scott Cunningham and Silver Ravenwolf by it's mere existance. True, there is little information about Solitaries, but that is because a Witch isn't meant to be a solitary except by need, and Choice is a fallacy in that matter.The information contained in this is first rate down to all the details that he revealed on the inner workings of a standard Garnerian Coven, and thus leaves a strong distaste in the mouth of all the fluffy neo-pagan new-agers who wrongly use the term "wiccan" just because they told their favorite pine tree that they are dedicating their lives to the goddess. The only problem is the reason why this information is so good. It is good because it is oathbound. Janet and Stewart Farrar are oath breakers, warloks, because they printed this. If you do not care about oaths sworn before the Gods of Wicca, if you do not care about honor or sacred trusts, go ahead and buy this. It's contents are excellent.
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Summary: Wonderfully written.....but
Review: This book is wonderfully written in many aspects, expelling many beliefs (or misguided beliefs) related to The Craft. Fantastic information on the Sabbats, rituals etc...however, only minimal information pertaining to those of us who are Solitary by desire or need. This book relates to Covens, the running of Covens and rituals performed by them. There is very little for the Solitary in this book. While many rituals can be adapted to the Solitary doing so with this publication IMHO would be lengthy and difficult at best. I highly recommend this for those seeking to join a coven, however, I do not recommend it for the Solitary practitioner. Blessed Be
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Summary: Truly a Witches Bible.
Review: This is one of the best books on witchcraft I have ever read. It gives the reader a wonderful understanding of wiccan practices, beliefs, and history. I love this book to pieces, it's one I frequently return to. It dispells so many myths, challenges so many perceptions, but sacrifices none of the mystique so often associated with Wicca. I was impressed by its beautiful style, it is very easy to read and absorb, the words stay with you long after you have finished reading them, which shouldn't take too long, because its one of those books that's just so hard to put down you'll wonder where your weekend went. I'd recommend it as a first book to anyone interested in pursuing wicca as a faith (or indeed to anyone seeking an understanding of wicca), because it doesn't fill the readers head with notions that witchcraft is all about sticking pins in things and messing around with noxious poisons. It shows the reader an ancient and elegant form of worship to higher powers- not a quick and easy way to get back at your ex- illustrating the ethics of witchcraft (and the reasons getting back at your ex isn't really such a good idea). The authors don't style themselves as the only authorities on witchcraft, and include a vast glossary of reccomended reading, as well as generous praise for other authors and witches they admire. The witches bible offers a complete fundamental understanding of the basic principles of witchcraft, and for this reason I consider it very aptly named. It truly is a witches bible. Unfortunately there's only 5 stars for me to give it.
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Summary: Excellent!
Review: One of the best books on witchcraft on the market!
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Summary: Banishes alot of Stereo-types
Review: I really wish more non-pagans and non-wiccans would read this book. It has a ton of information, yes, it is a little advanced, the first time I had read it though was after 8 years of practicing. There are no spells in there, so its not for someone who is looking for Wicca or paganism as a way to practice magick and be different from their friends, but a look at true religion. It has history, and ethics and practices and beliefs, something everyone should know. Even beginners should read this book. I have never read a book yet that has absolutly everything in one. Though one really good book, and the first I ever read, is the ABC's of Witchcraft. It also gives a ton of great information, in a little bit easier to understand format. But I think everyone should read this book. I agree that the word bible through me off in buying it, only because I didn't want to look like I was trying to be one of the wanna be wiccans who are interested in it because its a big black book with two words that stand out, Witch and Bible. But I am extremly glad that I did buy it. My copy is doggeared and stained and dusty and looks as well used and read and loved as any ritualistic book should. all I can say is buy it, read it, if you don't understand it the first time, read it again. If that still doesn't work, keep it, and read it after practicing longer, and after reading some of the easier to read books. But keep this book. :)
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Summary: The most complete book I've seen
Review: While I myself follow a more solitary eclectic path, I found this book to be a mountain of information. Since Gardner is credited with being the one to have started wicca, It's great to see where some of his information came from. The rituals are beautiful, and complete! All the sabbats are here, initiations, wiccanings, handfasting, and all sorts of other rituals. My favorite part though, was the second half exploring different parts of wicca. They're good at explaining things, and I loved their recommendations of other books for more info, unlike some authors who try to pack too much into one book, they know their limits. This was the first book I read by them, but it most definitely won't be the last. I think this would be a definite must for reading for all witches. The one problem I found was that it was lacking an Esbat ritual. But that aside, the most complete book I've found yet.
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Summary: Very informative! Great Book for beginners!
Review: I thoughts this book was very well written and very informative on every aspect of witch craft. I read in one review that it wasn't liked on the account of lack of spells...if this is what your looking for, well, then no , this is not the book for you.But if you are looking for a good book to help you better understand witch craft and to better your practices , then i highly recommend this book. It is worth every scent!!!!
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Summary: Solitare Witch
Review: I am an Solitaire Witch , I read the preview and I think its wonderful, I prefer to be a Solitare Witch! Wicca made me much happier and lot peacful.
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Summary: Coven Teachings at there Best!
Review: I really have to say,this book might be too advanced for some,but a must have eventualy...It touches just about everything you would need to know about working in,starting,or running a Gardnerian Coven....I reccomend this book to all those out there that wish to know what a Witch really does....
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Summary: Required reading for the knowledgeable Witch
Review: An excellent compendium of Alexandrian/Gardnerian Wiccan rituals, philosophy, and lore. Includes a large portion of Gardner's Book of Shadows. Best of all, the Farrrars recount historical and amusing anecdotal bits about the evolution of the modern-day Craft. However, newbies and sceptics beware: some of the information is presented as "dogmatic" (for example, the requirement of working skyclad, female-to-male-to-female transmission of knowledge, et. al.) If you are at all interested in Wicca, this book is a valuable resource on many levels.
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