is this i good first book to learn wicca from?
The Wicca Handbook
by Eileen Holland
2006-09-25 04:32:52 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Read just about anything you can get your hands on. But remember to read with a critical mind, do not just take thier word for it, or think everything in a book is true. Authors tend to put thier own opinions on paper (like Ravenwolf and her dislike for Christians). If you keep seeing the same info over and over in books and websites, its more likely to be good info. If you read something in a book, and other books and such disagree with it, I'd take it with a grain of salt. Always double check stuff, and dont do anything or belive anything until you have.
2006-09-25 06:08:45 · answer #1 · answered by Juniper C 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I have it, it's actually more of a reference book than a 101 book. It gives correspondences and such but it doesn't go into much detail so for instance you may learn that Tara is a goddess associated with healing fears but it is up to you to learn the history behind her and how to work with her.
All in all I don't really recommend this book for someone who has decided to really learn about Wicca because it gives little information on the religion itself. I do recomend Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner by Scott Cunningham as it provides a good general overview of the religion.
I also recomend you read Witchcraft Today by gerald B. Gardner if you can find it because it will show you the traditional practice of Wicca as well as provide you with a glimps inside the mind of the man who founded it.
2006-09-26 13:46:01 · answer #2 · answered by Mad Hatter 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Have a look at this book review.
http://www.spiralnature.com/reviews/book/hollande.html
I am in agreement. There is nothing better than a Wiccan community to teach you both the benefits and the downfalls of Wiccan practice.
Read this book if you so choose but remember. There are many good books on the subject. I personally prefer anything written by the Farrars. Once you've read a few, then seek out others of like mind.
2006-09-25 11:40:02 · answer #3 · answered by gjstoryteller 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I've never read that one nor have I heard much about it.
If books is what you want, try looking for Wicca:The Old Religion in the New Age by Vivienne Crowley, Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practicioner by Scott Cunningham, Wicca for Life: The Way of the Craft from Birth to Summerland By Raymond Buckland.
Check out the book lists on Witchvox.com.
http://www.witchvox.com/xbooks.html
If you want online Info check out
http://www.witchschool.com/ They have free classes.
Good luck
2006-09-26 20:31:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
WICCANS WILL BURN IN HELL!!!
Just kidding, but that's what some responses will be. I once tried to learn about Wicca for research reasons.
Try In the Circle: Crafting the Witches Path by Elen Hawke.
2006-09-25 11:36:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
As an adult? The Complete book of WitchCraft by Raymond Buckland.
It's a Wicca 101 workbook!
2006-09-26 00:37:05 · answer #6 · answered by AmyB 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I've not read that one. I stopped reading Wicca 101 books long ago. I found a review of it that you might find useful. I would recommend these titles "Paganism" and "Pagan Spirituality" by Joyce and River Higginbotham. These would be less likely to have mis-information. And never read anything by Silver Ravenwolf. Most of her books are considered fluff by most Pagans, me included.
2006-09-25 11:49:32 · answer #7 · answered by finnegas2001 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I was wiccan but I am not familiar with that one. I would suggest you go to the bookstore and look through a bunch of them. Some them will seem to call to you, those are the ones to purchase. Don't go by others recommendations, go by your own instinct. Get three or four, you'll have a more rounded education.
2006-09-25 11:36:25 · answer #8 · answered by WitchTwo 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I usually give a list of books to my students that are just starting out.
To ride a Silver Broomstick by Silver Ravenwolf
Inner Temple of Witchcraft by Christopher Penzack
Outer Temple of Witchcraft by Christopher Penzack
Raymond Bucklands "Blue Book"
Solitary Witch by Scott Cunningham
These authors tend to gear their books towards someone that is just starting out on the path. They also do have more advanced books that will gradually give you more knowledge as you go.
Hope this helps.
Many Blessings on your path!
2006-09-25 11:47:06 · answer #9 · answered by Lady Lotus Moon 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
No. I would reccomend The Good Witch's Bible by Gavin and Yvonne Frost. It's controversial, but packed with information.
2006-09-27 08:16:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋