Everyone who claims to be Wiccan should have this one on their bookshelf and have read it. As with all historians, there are various points of view and opinions, Hutton presents his and provides a good place to start, but other authors should be studied as well for a broader view.

To tell you the truth I haven't read this book yet, but if it's as well researched and written as Wiccan Roots it will be worth the purchase price.

As with "Pagan Religions...", the reader will discover what we do and don't know about how Pagan and non-Pagan religious holidays were celebrated. The draw back to this book is that Hutton only traces a tradition's age to the time it appears in writing. In many cases, when a tradition or practice appears in writing it has already been in existance for many years.

This book takes a look at the history, causes, and development of what became the Witchcraft Hysteria of the late Middle Ages. It starts with the 4th century and concludes with the 15th century.

The only introduction anyone needs to Hermetic Philosophy. IMHO, it's a must read for the novice Wiccan as Hermetic Philosophy is prominent in Wicca.

Another book by Wicca's founder, enough said. Along with these works I also recommend his fictional works: A Goddess Arrives and High Magick's Aid.

A great, no-nonsense book by the mother of Wicca. I also recommend her, "Rebirth of Witchcraft" although the author was very influenced by her work with Robert Cochrane and The Clan of Tubal Cain, a non-Wiccan Witchcraft tradition.

The late Ms. Reed was a Wiccan after my own heart. This is what Wicca is and should strive to remain.

Contrary to popular myth Starhawk is not a Wiccan. She practices non-Wiccan religious Witchcraft, that doesn't diminish the value of her book and allows the reader to see Wicca's influences on the author. A classic gem that should be read by all Wiccans.

A good follow up the "Wicca: A guide..". While a bit more indepth than the first book this is not an advanced book or even an intermediate book. Cunningham is about the only Neo-Wiccan author that I've read and would still recommend to help get the basics covered.

This is a classic that I can't recommend highly enough. This book is a combination of "The Witches' Way" and "Eight Sabbats for Witches". The writing-style and research are outstanding and the book gives the would-be initiate a feel for what Traditional Wicca is like. I've listed two more books by the Farrars, but all of their works should be at the top of a Wiccan's "to read" list.

Although the title states that this is an advanced book, it really isn't a "how-to" so much as it is an introduction and guide to the types of subjects an advancing Wiccan might want to look into it, and offers a well-rounded, respectable reading list at the end of each chapter. I consider this a well written, useful intermediate book.

This book is a follow-up and continuation of Wicca 333. The author states that these two volumes serve as a master course in Wicca and I agree with her assertion. Some might be turned off by her writing-style which is blunt and to the point; she doesn't dumbed-down or white-wash her subject matter and like Wicca 333, she will get you thinking and challenge what you think you know.

Despite the title this advanced book is more about advanced Wicca than magic. It spends a few pages revisiting the basics, but also includes advanced topics such as divine possession. Mr. White is the founder and dean of Cherry Hill Seminary.

A classic that explores several goddesses and includes rituals for each.

This is a study of the Horned God in many of His manifestations including lesser known forms such Tubal Cain, Azazel, and Lucifer the Light-bearer, all of whom are honored in non-Wiccan Witchcraft traditions.

If you buy only one book on ritual let it be this one. It contains everything, and I do mean everything, one needs to know concerning ritual.

Wiccan rituals developed by The Pagan Way, which served as an Outer Court for the Gardnerian Tradition in the US. Some very nice rituals.

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