Just read Gardner

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Just read Gardner

Postby john85uk » Wed Jan 19, 2011 3:41 pm

Hi guys,

Just finished The Meaning of Witchcraft by Gerald Gardner. Was very interesting. Maybe a tiny bit repetitive. What do you guys think of him? He mentions Margaret Murray quite a lot. Is she worth a read? I'm quite interested in the history of paganism especially in the UK. I ordered Witchcraft Today also but that hasn't arrived which is quite annoying. I'm fairly new to witchcraft so if anyone knows any other books I might like that would be great. x
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Re: Just read Gardner

Postby JuniperBerry » Wed Jan 19, 2011 6:46 pm

Gardner was greatly influenced by Murray, who was later discredited. You can read her works, but keep in mind that her scholarship isn't very good.
The Gods we worship write their names on our faces; be sure of that. A person will worship something, have no doubt about that. We may think our tribute is paid in secret in the dark recesses of our hearts, but it will out. That which dominates our imaginations and our thoughts will determine our lives, and our character. Therefore, it behooves us to be careful what we worship, for what we are worshipping we are becoming.

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Re: Just read Gardner

Postby Asch » Wed Jan 19, 2011 7:16 pm

Murray, Hutton and most of the 'original' Wicca scholars have been shown to have spurious academic skills/credentials. Always take the information with a grain of salt.
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Re: Just read Gardner

Postby john85uk » Thu Jan 20, 2011 5:34 am

Thanks guys. I always take everything I read with a pinch of salt. It was a good book though.
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