by Isaac Bonewits
Published by Citadel Press (2006)
Publishers' Description
This is a complete guide to Druidism from the religion's leading
expert. Legendary Druid Isaac Bonewits conducts a thorough excursus
into the history, practice and appeal of Druidism. The most renowned
Druid priest in North America, Isaac Bonewits has devoted the last four
decades of his life to the study of the religion. Now, he imparts his
wisdom through an elegant and thoughtful tour of ancient and modern
Druidism, exploring both history and practice with impeccable
scholarship. Bonewits provides a complete overview of Druidic history,
from its origins to its extermination by the Romans and its triumphant
Renaissance as an earth religion in the 20th century. With rare
insight, he also delves into the future of Druidry and speculates on
its role as a public Pagan religion. Complete with spells for love,
prosperity and health, a wide-ranging bibliography and an indispensable
list of Internet resources, "Bonewits's Essential Guide to Druidism" is
a unique and engrossing introduction to a people and a spirituality
that retain both relevance and fascination today.
Review
Review by Louise
This book might be of interest to people who like their Druidry prescriptive, existing as a series of scripted, religious festivals - or to those who are want to read an account of what has been written about the history of Druids and their practices. The book explores the nonsense that has been written about Druids and their practices through history and highlights the mistakes other authors have made. If your Druidry is grounded in current relationship rather than history, you might find the majority of the book boring and rather silly! I found the historical analysis and tone of the book simplistic and poorly researched.
If you see Druidry as fluid and changeable because nature is not static you might not enjoy the book. However, it is an interesting perspective. And one positive and important aspect of the book is where he explains how modern Druids should be politically, environmentally and socially active, thus making Druidry and his ethics relevant to today.
Paperback 272 pages
Publisher: Citadel Press (2006)
ISBN: 0-8065-2710-2
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