The Complete Idiot's Guide to Paganism

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Paganism
by Carl McColman

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Paganism
List Price: $18.95
Our Price: $8.31
You Save: $10.64 (56%)
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Buy Used: from $1.55 (click here)
Category: Book
See more book details and other editions


(Click here)
Buy this book at online book store in your country
Canada | UK | Germany | France

Book Summary Information

Author: Carl McColman
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2002-04-18
ISBN: 002864266X
Number of pages: 384
Publisher: Alpha

Book Reviews of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Paganism

Book Review: Excellent Introductory Book
Summary: 5 Stars

A lot of the Idiot's Guides that I have read are really misnamed, because they contain a lot of valuable information about the subject and presented in terms that anyone can understand. I loved this book because it explains virtually every aspect of Paganism. The explanations and descriptions of various Pagan practices, ideals, Sabbats, rituals are kept brief as befits an introductory book. And yet, even after having a handful of other intoductory Pagan books, I found myself learning facts here that I hadn't known about before. The author sticks to the "Pagan philosophy" of "Harm no one" in describing Paganism.

Among topics discussed? Besides the various Pagan Sabbats and pagan ideals, there are chapters devoted to Shamans, Druids, Wicca, the "Spirit World" and the Pagan elements of fire, air, water, and earth. There are four chapters that discuss Pagan rituals and I found the author's claim that we already do rituals in our lives (high school and college graduation, marriage and funerals, for example) very true. I never would have thought about that. There's also several chapters devoted to "Pagan magic," which help to demystify it. The book's last few chapters offer advice on "living the Pagan lifestyle," and there's an extensive list of recommended reading at the book's end. One could spend months reading through the list of books alone if one wanted to.

The more I read about Paganism, the more I realize other religions over the centuries have liberally borrowed its customs and holidays. For anyone wishing to join this path or those already on it seeking to learn more, this book is a wonderful introduction.

Summary of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Paganism

You?re no idiot, of course. But finding the perfect expression of your spirituality can prove long and challenging. You might already be attracted to paganism, but considering the variety of traditions and paths that fall in this category, you?ll need a spiritual guide.

Seek no further! Whether you?re interested in following the pagan path or just curious to know more, The Complete Idiot?s Guide® to Paganism will enlighten you on this fascinating array of nature-based beliefs and practices. In this Complete Idiot?s Guide®, you?ll learn about:

  • The basic principles of shamanism, druidism, Wicca, and more.
  • How to deepen your connection to the Goddess, the God, and nature.
  • The fundamentals of meditation, magic, divination, and spiritual healing.
  • Tips on incorporating pagan rituals into your modern lifestyle.

 

Music Books

Book Subjects
Most talked about in Music Books
Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain ImageMusicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain
by Oliver Sacks
Knopf Publishing Group; Published: 2008; Paperback; Book
Best price: $5.13
Listen ImageListen
by Joseph Kerman, Gary Tomlinson
Bedford/St. Martin's; Published: 2007-02-21; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $23.00
The Rest Is Noise: Listening to the Twentieth Century ImageThe Rest Is Noise: Listening to the Twentieth Century
by Alex Ross
Picador; Published: 2008-10-14; Paperback; Book
Best price: $9.31
Price in other shops: $19.00
Forever Young: Photographs of Bob Dylan ImageForever Young: Photographs of Bob Dylan
by Douglas R. Gilbert, Dave Marsh
Da Capo Press; Published: 2006-10-24; Paperback; Book
Best price: $4.55
Price in other shops: $18.95
Heroes And Villains: The True Story Of The Beach Boys ImageHeroes And Villains: The True Story Of The Beach Boys
by Steven Gaines
Da Capo Press; Published: 1995-08-22; Paperback; Book
Best price: $9.15
Price in other shops: $17.95
Handbook for Sound Engineers, Third Edition ImageHandbook for Sound Engineers, Third Edition
by Glen Ballou
Focal Press; Published: 2002-01-21; Hardcover; Book
Price in other shops: $125.95
Jazz Anecdotes ImageJazz Anecdotes
by Bill Crow
Oxford University Press, USA; Published: 1990-05-17; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $24.18
Lovesick Blues: The Life of Hank Williams ImageLovesick Blues: The Life of Hank Williams
by Paul Hemphill
Penguin (Non-Classics); Published: 2006-08-29; Paperback; Book
Best price: $6.95
Price in other shops: $16.00
How to Train Singers/Book and Tape ImageHow to Train Singers/ Book and Tape
by Larra Browning Henderson
Parker; Published: 1991-06; Paperback; Book
Best price: $29.95
Price in other shops: $44.95
I, Tina: My Life Story (icon!t) ImageI, Tina: My Life Story (icon!t)
by Tina Turner, Kurt Loder
It Books; Published: 2010-06-22; Paperback; Book
Best price: $4.05
Price in other shops: $13.99
Similar Books and other products
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Spells and Spellcraft ImageThe Complete Idiot's Guide to Spells and Spellcraft
by Cathy Jewell, Aurora Greenbough
Alpha; Published: 2004-08-03; Paperback; Book
Best price: $8.55
Price in other shops: $16.95
Wicca and Witchcraft For Dummies ImageWicca and Witchcraft For Dummies
by Diane Smith
For Dummies; Published: 2005-07-29; Paperback; Book
Best price: $7.14
Price in other shops: $19.99
Llewellyn's 2012 Witches' Datebook (Annuals - Witches' Datebook) ImageLlewellyn's 2012 Witches' Datebook (Annuals - Witches' Datebook)
by Llewellyn
Llewellyn Publications; Published: 2011-07-08; Calendar; Book
Best price: $6.85
Price in other shops: $10.99
A Book of Pagan Prayer ImageA Book of Pagan Prayer
by Ceisiwr Serith
Weiser Books; Published: 2002-05-01; Paperback; Book
Best price: $11.99
Price in other shops: $19.95
Pagan Spirituality: A Guide to Personal Transformation ImagePagan Spirituality: A Guide to Personal Transformation
by River Higginbotham, Joyce Higginbotham
Llewellyn Publications; Published: 2006-01-08; Paperback; Book
Best price: $6.50
Price in other shops: $16.95
Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner ImageWicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner
by Scott Cunningham
Llewellyn Publications; Published: 1989; Paperback; Book
Best price: $7.98
Price in other shops: $14.95
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Celtic Wisdom ImageThe Complete Idiot's Guide to Celtic Wisdom
by Carl McColman
Alpha; Published: 2003-05-06; Paperback; Book
Best price: $4.53
Price in other shops: $18.95
The Pagan Book of Days: A Guide to the Festivals, Traditions, and Sacred Days of the Year ImageThe Pagan Book of Days: A Guide to the Festivals, Traditions, and Sacred Days of the Year
by Nigel Pennick
Destiny Books; Published: 2001-03-15; Paperback; Book
Best price: $8.48
Price in other shops: $14.95
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Wicca and Witchcraft, 3rd Edition ImageThe Complete Idiot's Guide to Wicca and Witchcraft, 3rd Edition
by Denise Zimmermann, Katherine A. Gleason
Alpha; Published: 2006-08-01; Paperback; Book
Best price: $9.61
Price in other shops: $16.95
Paganism: An Introduction to Earth- Centered Religions ImagePaganism: An Introduction to Earth- Centered Religions
by River Higginbotham, Joyce Higginbotham
Llewellyn Publications; Published: 2002-07-08; Paperback; Book
Best price: $10.35
Price in other shops: $16.95
Book store. Illustrated catalog of books on different categories