{"product_id":"miracles-of-our-own-making-a-history-of-paganism-paperback","title":"Miracles of Our Own Making: A History of Paganism - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLiz Williams\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA bewitching and authoritative historical overview of magic in the British Isles, from the ancient peoples of Britain to the rich and cosmopolitan landscape of contemporary paganism. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"An absolute must for anyone interested in the development of paganism in the modern world. I cannot recommend this book enough.\"--Janet Farrar, coauthor of \u003ci\u003eA Witches' Bible\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"At last, we have a history of British Paganism written from the inside, by somebody who not only has a good knowledge of the sources, but explicitly understands how Pagans and magicians think.\"--Ronald Hutton, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Triumph of the Moon \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Witch\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e What do we mean by \"paganism\"--druids, witches, and occult rituals? Healing charms and forbidden knowledge? \u003ci\u003eMiracles of Our Own Making\u003c\/i\u003e is a historical overview of pagan magic in the British Isles, from the ancient peoples of Britain to the rich and cosmopolitan landscape of contemporary paganism. Exploring the beliefs of the druids, Anglo-Saxons, and Vikings, as well as Elizabethan Court alchemy and witch trials, we encounter grimoires, ceremonial magic, and the Romantic revival of arcane deities. The influential and well-known--the Golden Dawn, Wicca, and figures such as Aleister Crowley--are considered alongside the everyday \"cunning folk\" who formed the magical fabric of previous centuries. Ranging widely across literature, art, science, and beyond, Liz Williams debunks many of the prevailing myths surrounding magical practice, past and present, while offering a rigorously researched and highly accessible account of what it means to be a pagan today.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLiz Williams\u003c\/b\u003e holds a PhD in the history and philosophy of science from the University of Cambridge and is a widely published writer and journalist. She lives in Glastonbury, where she co-owns a witchcraft shop, and where she also lectures in creative writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 7.8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 05, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42160580132999,"sku":"9781789144710","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/1d964c1b3fcba972295ae471c4e4b239.webp?v=1733275190","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/miracles-of-our-own-making-a-history-of-paganism-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}