Buckland's complete book of witchcraft

by Raymond Buckland

Paper Book, 2002

Status

Available

Call number

299

Genres

Religion & Spirituality

General Nonfiction

Nonfiction

All Topics

Collection

Gifts

Publication

St. Paul, Minn. : Llewellyn Publications, 2002.

Description

One of modern Wicca's most recommended books, this comprehensive resource features a step-by-step course in Witchcraft, with information on rituals, beliefs, history, and lore, as well as instruction in spellwork, divination, herbalism, healing, channeling, dreamwork, sabbats, esbats, covens, and solitary practice.

User reviews

LibraryThing member The_Butterfly_Girl

I did not enjoy this book. That is to say that perhaps it is because I am not practicing under any specific tradition, I found the writing very limiting (i.e. "you MUST do this or you MUST do that").

I am aware that traditions do require certain things to make them thus - but this is definitely not

the way I practice.

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LibraryThing member Sunfell

This book is one of the 'beginner' books often found in Pagan collections. It's not a bad book- there's plenty of good info in it, but more recent books have much more refined information in it. Great for people coming out of strict religions- lots of rules. For those of us who aren't terribly fond

of 'thou shalts', the book is more limited in its scope, but it's still a decent snapshot of How Things Were (and aren't any more) in Wicca.

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LibraryThing member TheBurningBookshelf

A workbook type book based on Wiccan beliefs mainly. Very good for a solitaire witch. (Xyaida)

LibraryThing member pinkmorphine

Well, you get the raw basics, but it's not exactly my cup of tea.

LibraryThing member dragonasbreath

A good basic workbook to jump your own search off on.

LibraryThing member earthlistener

A rather famous book and it has become a classic among books over Wicca and witchcraft since it was first published. It covers a lot of material to say the least. Perhaps the only big true downside to this is its very age. The historical viewpoints on the origins of Wicca and the general viewpoint

over all has changed a fair amount as it has spread and grown. Because of the change this book is perhaps not the best book for a beginner to read right off the bat. Regardless though its still a fairly good book which covers a wide verity of topics in a kind of workbook style.

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LibraryThing member The_Reclining_Reader

A great 101 book. The textbook presentation works well, along with the questions at the end of every chapter. Buckland gives you a little bit of everything, and some suggestions on how to continue your studies if you like a particular field. The only criticism I have would be that he perpetuates

what I call the "Wicca Myth." He does it while he tells you that the sources supporting it have been called into question. Odd.

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LibraryThing member SumisBooks

A must have reference for any witch's library.

LibraryThing member cbloky

This is a good book for those interested in witchcraft and beginners to get an over view of wicca. you will come away with an understanding of wicca and should be able to decide if you want to learn more about it or start practicing

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