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Summary: Unca Bucky's Big Blue Book
Review: I actually recommend this one to my students with the caveat that he is teaching his particular path of Seax-Wicca. He has some excellent parts to his book as well as some that may make you giggle. I have to admit that the foil helmet of the God caused me to laugh until I cried. Overall, it is a book I think needs to be on your bookshelf if you wish to learn about Wicca and Witchcraft as well.
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Summary: A must for begginers
Review: Raymond Buckland does an excellent job of presenting the Craft to newcomers to the religion or just those who are curious. This workbook goes from the history of the craft to the actual workings of covens, set up in lessons. It is easy to read and understand, and presents Wicca without a slant toward a particular denomination. I recommend this book to all beginners and even those with more experience in the Craft might find some interesting things throughout.
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Summary: Complete?
Review: Witchcraft is NEVER complete. Paganism changes all the time as the Universe expands...so too does WitchCraft which by the way actually is the "Craft of The Witch". It's so easy to propagate one's own ideas but readers should understand that belonging to a real pagan community and learning first hand is the real process, not purchasing a book written by someone who claims to have the complete information and certainly not by someone who makes up their own Craft because Paganism is pre-Christian, not a belief 'made up' in this century. People should ask real questions of the people who write these books. For instance...where they got their information and how much of it came from their own imagination and better yet find out where their coven is and how to attend. You might just find out what you need to know.
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Summary: A Good Start...
Review: This book is just what it is supposed to be: a guide and instruction book for those who wish to learn more about Witchcraft. From a very basic view of Witch history to modern Neo-paganism, this book allows the reader to develop their own beginnings in Witchcraft. Buckland "pushes" no one direction or path, but draws upon his own experiences and those of others in order to present a more "politically correct" open-minded lesson book. I enjoyed reading this book, but would like to state that it is not intended for the more advanced practitioner. A great novice or entry level instruction guide...let your heart be your guide. Remember, Wicca is based from within, there is no wrong way to worship the God and Goddess, an' it harm none. Wicca is a way of life, not just declaring oneself to be a Witch. Blessed be.
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Summary: Buckland tell's no tails
Review: This book is a very good introduction to the world of Wicca. Raymond Buckland has comprised a very complete and easy to read book for the beginner and the practiced witch.
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Summary: Excellent source
Review: This was my very first book a decade ago, and was my intro to Witchcraft, and I fell in love. This book seems to be one that I always refer back to for info. It does take an open-mind to read, and I don't recommend this for the beginner. But for those who would like a moderate coarse, and a good reference for future solitaire and coven work, this is one of the valuable greats to have on hand in a Witch's library.
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Summary: Definitely not worth the money or the time
Review: This book does nothing but superficially skim over a mixed-bag of practices which are generally associated with Paganism and witchcraft. Unlike many of my peer reviewers, I fail to see its broad scope as a positive attribute -- on the contrary, Buckland's overly simplistic approach makes it dangerously easy for the reader, especially one who is not basically knowledgeable about Paganism, to come away with the impression that s/he now knows a whole lot -- when in fact s/he knows almost nothing more than they did before they read the book. Buckland obviously aimed his writing towards an audience who are not versed in the rich nature of individual and historically based Paganism, preferring to concentrate on such fictional 're-creations' as circles drawn with swords, High Priests and Priestesses, ranks and levels of witchcraft and numerologically based 'witch names'. He provides an overview of Pagan 'history' no more probing or exploratory than the average 6th-grade history textbook, including a wholesale acceptance of Gerald Gardner's fabrications about the 'secret heritage' of Wicca. He plugs his own Wiccan tradition shamelessly, provides rituals, reasonings and explanations just as rooted in dogma as the Judeo-Christian religions many Pagans have eschewed, and makes numerous sweeping staements without any rationalizations or evidence to back them up. This book is fluff, easily digested, the literary and religious equivalent of Wonderbread. Like Wonderbread, the actual substance it contains could be compressed to a size far smaller than the original. Buckland is to be applauded for his marketing sense in repeatedly tapping a group of people looking for religious guidance but unable or unwilling to actually do the research and intropection necessary to any kind of true spiritual fulfillment. The bottom line is that this book is a tame, non-threatening little piece of work that will not challenge anyone's beliefs, stimulate any epiphanies or provoke any deep understandings of the Pagan spirituality. If those are the qualities you desire in a book, you are welcome to it. If, on the other hand, you want an intelligent and stimulating, fact-based exploration of Paganism, I would recommend instead Aoumiel's (Ann Moura's) 'Green Witchcraft'.
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Summary: Great book, to say the least.
Review: I must say this is one of, if not the best books, I have ever read on the subject. I have read many.. none compare. I don't agree with every word but over all I have to says it's great. It takes you from the very basics of the religion to a mid-level to advanced place. That makes it a good book for the beginner to a mid-level witch. I think anyone can pickup a great deal from this book. It's brought to you in a very good, easy to understand way. I've got more from this book than anyother and this is the first I would recommend. As a Wiccan of over two years I give it 5 stars (more if I could).
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Summary: This is an excellent workbook!!!!
Review: Buckland's Complete Book of Wtchcraft is not for everyone. It demands an open mind from those who choose to read it and actively work with it. You must follow the sequence of chapters and complete the assignments to get the most out of it. For those who feel he is sexist you must remember that there are many beliefs within the wiccan/pagan traditions. If something does not feel right to you, it probably isn't. You can not possibly believe that everything you read is the absolute way, but do not ridicule the man for his beliefs. He did not beg you to purchase his book, nor to read it. It is his interpretation and views and it does not mean "YOU MUST FOLLOW, OR ELSE." It is however, open for your interpretation and meant only to be used in part or whole....whatever feels right for you. And for the Christians who feel the need to come in here and threaten with a fiery death in hell or whatever...we do not all believe in hell. It is a Christian place. We do not believe in Satan, he is a Christian evil entity that they have made for you to fear. If you do not follow Buckland's train of thought or tradition, you have the option of taking the information with a grain of salt. We are not all commanded to think alike, but I do believe we are all on a similar spiritual path and that is....DIVINITY....=o) Blessed Be!!!!!
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Summary: Great Book
Review: This is the one-stop shop for the beginning Wiccan. Everything you need from history to tools to magick is covered in this book. I'd give it 10 stars if I could.
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