The Witching Way of the Hollow Hill
by Robin Artisson
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Author: Robin ArtissonEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2006-03-24
ISBN: 1411686314
Number of pages: 367
Publisher: Lulu.com
Book Reviews of The Witching Way of the Hollow Hill
Book Review: A Tome of The Old Craft of Traditional Sorcery!!
Summary: 5 Stars
A Tome of The Old Craft of Traditional Sorcery That Has long been ignored by Wicca! In spite of what Wiccan's wish to believe about the "Old Craft", the information in this book reflects much of what I as a Practicing Modern Day Sorcerer, "Warlock", and Occultist has known of and Intuitively Practiced for well over 36 years now! It also reminds me of another all time favorite of mine "Mastering Witchcraft" by Paul Huson.
At the risk of Plagiarism, I'd like to post a review by a Ms. April S. Parks (Boston, Massachusetts) that echos what I feel about this book and Robin's writings Best!
~MrMacabre~
The Very Best of Traditional Witchcraft Available, September 1, 2007
By April S. Parks (Boston, Massachusetts)
Despite what the other reviewer here has said, this book is a must-have. I read it all in one sitting, and was delighted- and then I had to spend another two days trying to process the depth of the information. The book is simple, yet subtle and complex, and it captures, with an expert hand, the inner essence of Medieval and Renaissance sorcery, told with the flair of the "dark folklore" angle which is so inspiring.
I get the idea that the other reviewer here didn't really read the book, but hurried to make attacks against the author, whom they clearly bear a grudge against. The author never states that this book contains the only working system of sorcery available in the modern day; he says that it is A working system, and I am very inclined to agree. He explains the principles of sorcery in a very poetic but concise way, making many feats of magic work accessible and possible for a person willing to put out the correct effort. This grimoire does (as the author states) cut through the cobwebs and over-complications of so many other works.
Also, the author never says that his work "rivals" Machiavelli's; he clearly states that this work is inspired by an entity called "The Master", which would be considered by the mainstream to be "the Devil"- the author states that the book could be placed on the shelf next to Machiavelli's work, as the church long ago believed it to be inspired by the Devil. That's all. The fact that the other reviewer felt the need to put words in Artisson's mouth to make a bad review is quite telling.
From my studies, I'd say this was one of the most "Luciferian" books I had seen in a long time- The Master, or the Witchfather (a Lucifer-like figure) is discussed at length, both in very arcane, evocative prayers and invocations, and in a discussion the author has regarding the need to reject labels and ideas about the "Self" to achieve a form of Luciferian "redemption", and the ability to shape-shift (mentally and spiritually, I expect). I loved this part of the book; it was as if the author's muse was speaking through him, and laying down a powerful and mystical way of seeing the world that would lead to an occult freedom. Artisson writes with flair and creativity, and undeniable inspiration.
Again, I am mystified by the other reviewer's perceptions of the work at hand; never does Artisson say the Master wants worship, or "loves" us like Jesus, or anything like that. In fact, he presents the "Master" as a very subtle, difficult to understand by mortals, and apparently ambivalent to mortal concerns, except in extraordinary circumstances.
Many questions I had about the inner workings of sorcery in the Old Craft were answered by this masterwork. I will keep this tome on my best shelf, at hand anytime I need to approach occult powers for my workings. It brings together many needful and inspirational resources for the cunning witch or sorcerer.
Artisson is up front about his sources, from the first pages of the book, and his personal occult inspiration shines through as well. I've seen spiritually inspired works before; anyone that has seen them can recognize the presence of genuine inspiration in this book. Artisson's other sources or inspirations are equally as apparent; this work has affinities to Agrippa and Huson, facts that Artisson states early on.
This book is central to my collection. I cannot suggest it enough.
Summary of The Witching Way of the Hollow Hill
Softcover Edition- "The Witching Way" is a book that acts as a "traveler's guide" to a hidden country within each human being. People all over the world embrace the ideas discussed in this work: the animistic worldview, spiritual communion with the dead and the Unseen World, sorcery and magic. Author and Mystic Robin Artisson explores these mystical themes from the perspective of The Old Faiths and pre-Christian metaphysical impulses of Europe and the British Isles. Bringing a new perspective to these ancient practices and making them more accessible, this book is a key to the door that leads into the mythical dimension of each person, and every feature of the sacred landscape. It helps to unlock the hidden wisdom in folklore, shed light on the enigma of the human being, and manifest an experience of the wisdom of the Old Ways- insofar as a book can. This book is about getting out of books and back into the spiritual dimension of the Land itself, and requires considerable dedication and work.Religion & Spirituality Books
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