The first comprehensive study of its kind, this fully illustrated book establishes Paganism as a persistent force in European history with a profound influence on modern thinking. From the serpent goddesses of ancient Crete to modern nature-worship and the restoration of the indigenous religions of eastern Europe, this wide-ranging book offers a rewarding new perspective of European history. In this definitive study, Prudence Jones and Nigel Pennick draw together the fragmented sources of Europe's native religions and establish the coherence and continuity of the Pagan world vision. Exploring Paganism as it developed from the ancient world through the Celtic and Germanic periods, the authors finally appraise modern Paganism and its apparent causes as well as addressing feminist spirituality, the heritage movement, nature-worship and `deep' ecology This innovative and comprehensive history of European Paganism will provide a stimulating, reliable guide to this popular dimension of religious culture for the academic and the general reader alike.

A History of Pagan Europe

History

Jones, Prudence

Pennick,Nigel

Europe

Routledge

Americas

With this second edition bringing the books completely up to date with analysis of recent work in the area, A History of Pagan Europe is the first comprehensive study of its kind, and establishes Paganism as a persistent force in European history with a profound influence on modern thinking. From the serpent goddesses of ancient Crete to modern nature-worship and the restoration of the indigenous religions of Eastern Europe, this wide-ranging book offered a rewarding - often provocative - new perspective on European history. This second edition includes: <ul>
<li>expanded discussion of the significance of the Olympian pantheon and the interrelationship of Greece and the Near East, and of the synthesis of paganism and Christianity </li> <li>new analysis of twentieth-century paganism and the coherence of paganism across time</li> <li>a new glossary and chronology.</li>
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A History of Pagan Europe is essential for all readers interested in the development of religions across the centuries and around the globe.

With this second edition bringing the books completely up to date with analysis of recent work in the area, A History of Pagan Europe is the first comprehensive study of its kind, and establishes Paganism as a persistent force in European history with a profound influence on modern thinking.  From the serpent goddesses of ancient Crete to modern nature-worship and the restoration of the indigenous religions of Eastern Europe, this wide-ranging book offered a rewarding - often provocative - new perspective on European history. This second edition includes:  expanded discussion of the significance of the Olympian pantheon and the interrelationship of Greece and the Near East, and of the synthesis of paganism and Christianity  new analysis of twentieth-century paganism and the coherence of paganism across time a new glossary and chronology. A History of Pagan Europe is essential for all readers interested in the development of religions across the centuries and around the globe.

Seated around the circle in this book are priests, priestesses, story-tellers and spiritual teachers, each of who has his or her own tradition and approach. From within the circle - that magical place between the worlds - they share with us their thoughts and wisdom, telling us stories and the deep concerns of their hearts. The wealth of magical tradition contained with this collection gives the reader insights to shamanism, wicca, goddess worship, Druidry and traditional witchcraft.

Voices from the Circle: The Heritage of Western Paganism

Matthews, Caitlín

Religion & Spirituality

Harpercollins

Creative Astrology allows us to take interpretation into our own hands, answering simultaneously 'What is happening?' and 'What can I do about it?'. Through experiencing astrological placements directly, by means of the symbolic imagination, group dynamics, music, dance, ritual, role playing and modelling, we are able to take control of the way we embody these seemingly external 'influences' in our lives. Creative Astrology helps heal the split between 'external' and 'internal' reality and restores the sense of power over our own destiny that can sometimes be undermined by a detailed knowledge of astrological trends. In this anthology, several of the original exponents of Creative Astrology share their experiences and their understanding. Prudence Jones describes the history of Creative Astrology and suggests some reasons for its emergence.

Creative Astrology: Experiential Understanding of the Horoscope

New Age & Spirituality

Holmes Pub Group Llc

Cleopatra VII (69-30 BC) Egyptian queen (of Macedonian descent), last ruler of the Ptolemaic dynasty in Egypt. Daughter of Ptolemy XII, she ruled with her two brother-husbands, Ptolemy XIII and Ptolemy XIV, both of whom she had killed,and with her son Ptolemy XV or Caesarion (44-30). This biography concentrates on the fascinating aspect of Cleopatra’s ever-shifting identity. A master of self-presentation, she was the first to craft for herself an image or, to be precise, a number of images. Depending on the audience, she might present herself as a goddess, a political leader, or an alluring and exotic woman. Roman statesmen likewise manipulated Cleopatra’s image for their own political ends. The tension embodied in our sources for Cleopatra’s life make her story especially captivating. The author’s approach to the biography focuses on the ancient sources, but dies not ignore the fascinating afterlife Cleopatra’s story has experienced. The accounts of her life, which were written by contemporaries and even acquaintances, will offer the reader a sense not only of Cleopatra, but also of the literature and historiography of the time. Ancient sources include both the historical - Plutarch, Suetonius, Cassius Dio, Julius Caesar, Appian, and Velleius Paterculus - and the literary - Horace, Vergil, Lucan, and Ovid. Documentary evidence from inscriptions also are important. In addition, texts like Cicero’s Letters provide some real-time snapshots of Cleopatra. The biography is illustrated in full color and produced to the usual high standards of the Life&amp;Times series.

Cleopatra (Life & Times)

Biographies & Memoirs

Community & Culture

Haus Publishing

Cleopatra VII (69-30 BC) was the last monarch of the Ptolemaic dynasty in Egypt. Daughter of Ptolemy XII, she ruled with her two brother-husbands, Ptolemy XII and Ptolemy XIV, both of whom she had killed, and with her son Ptolemy XV or Caesarion (44-30 BC). This new biography illustrates in full color the fascinating aspect of Cleopatra's ever-shifting identity. Depending on the audience, she might present herself as a goddess, a political leader, or an alluring and exotic woman. Roman statesmen likewise manipulated Cleopatra's image for their own political ends. Author Prudence Jones, an assistant professor at Montclair State University, also wrote "Cleopatra: A Sourcebook."

Cleopatra: The Last Pharaoh

American University in Cairo Press

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A History of Pagan Europe

A History of Pagan Europe

A History of Pagan Europe

A History of Pagan Europe

Voices from the Circle: The Heritage of Western Paganism

Creative Astrology: Experiential Understanding of the Horoscope

Cleopatra (Life & Times)

Cleopatra: The Last Pharaoh