
Paganism In Depth
A Polytheist Approach
John Beckett(Author)
Llewellyn Publications,U.S. (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 1. July 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-0-7387-6064-3 (ISBN)
Description
Paganism In Depth is a next level book for Pagans interested in taking their practice deeper. Author John Beckett helps you develop a detailed understanding of practical knowledge as well as ideas for working through new challenges you'll encounter as you advance in your practice, such as what happens when a deity makes demands of you, and how to form and sustain a community. This book shares several keys to help you find your way forward when you feel you've gone as far as you can, including daily spiritual practice, ancestor veneration, perceiving the otherworld, religious ecstasy, direct experience of the gods, offerings, divination, magical practice, and devotional practice. Your relationships with your community and with the gods and spirits are of the utmost importance. John Beckett helps you navigate those relationships so you can give and receive the energy you need on your unique spiritual journey.
Reviews / Votes
"In Paganism in Depth, John Beckett once again builds a solid corpus from which a foundation of Paganism is derived, a practical and studied approach to practice is achieved, and in-depth understanding into next steps is described. John is thorough and insightful in his presentation: every section provides building blocks for those new to the path and those weathered in the Way. The reader will come away with knowledge, workable methods, and an understanding of the road ahead. There are treasures to be found here!"-Rev. Jean (Drum) Pagano, Archdruid of Ar nDraiocht Fein (ADF)"For those looking to intensify and deepen their Pagan practice, Beckett's latest offering provides an inspirational, personal, and sagacious resource to do just that. Take your Paganism to the next level with this challenging yet important and timely work."-Kristoffer Hughes, head of the Anglesey Druid Order and author of From the Cauldron Bornand The Celtic Tarot
"Paganism In Depth is the elusive 'next-level book' that genuinely provides a roadmap for building a deeper and more meaningful Pagan practice. Beckett provides the insight and knowledge necessary to build both a lasting relationship with deity and the people who make up the greater Pagan community. This book will strengthen your magickal practice and add fire to your spiritual work. Great reading for Druids, Witches, and anyone in the magickal world who lives in a world full of gods."-Jason Mankey, author of The Witch's Athame and The Witch's Book of Shadows
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Language
English
Place of publication
Minnesota
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 155 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
311 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7387-6064-3 (9780738760643)
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E-Book
05/2025
Llewellyn Publications
€19.25
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Person
JOHN BECKETT (Dallas, TX) is a Druid in the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids, and a member of Ar nDraiocht Fein. Locally, he is a member and past officer of the Denton Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans. His blog, Under the Ancient Oaks, is part of the Pagan channel of the multifaith website Patheos. John has been writing, speaking, teaching, and leading public rituals since 2003. He is the author of The Path of Paganism.
Content
Contents
Acknowledgments xi
Introduction 1
PART 1: FOUNDATIONS
Chapter 1: Seeing the World in a Different Way 13
Chapter 2: Pagan Foundations 33
Chapter 3: Polytheist Foundations 55
INTERLUDE: THE DEEPER CALL
Chapter 4: I Like It Here-Why Do I Have To Leave? 71
PART 2: PRACTICE
Chapter 5: Devotional Practice 85
Chapter 6: Magical Practice 109
Chapter 7: Divination and Oracles 129
Chapter 8: Ecstatic Practice 139
PART 3: CHALLENGES
Chapter 9: Overcoming Roadblocks 157
Chapter 10: Living with Gods and Spirits 171
Chapter 11: Building Deep Religious Communities 195
Chapter 12: The Cost of Deep Practice 203
Chapter 13: Pagans Chop Wood and Carry Water Too 213
Epilogue: An Invitation to a Journey 217
Bibliography and References 221
Acknowledgments xi
Introduction 1
PART 1: FOUNDATIONS
Chapter 1: Seeing the World in a Different Way 13
Chapter 2: Pagan Foundations 33
Chapter 3: Polytheist Foundations 55
INTERLUDE: THE DEEPER CALL
Chapter 4: I Like It Here-Why Do I Have To Leave? 71
PART 2: PRACTICE
Chapter 5: Devotional Practice 85
Chapter 6: Magical Practice 109
Chapter 7: Divination and Oracles 129
Chapter 8: Ecstatic Practice 139
PART 3: CHALLENGES
Chapter 9: Overcoming Roadblocks 157
Chapter 10: Living with Gods and Spirits 171
Chapter 11: Building Deep Religious Communities 195
Chapter 12: The Cost of Deep Practice 203
Chapter 13: Pagans Chop Wood and Carry Water Too 213
Epilogue: An Invitation to a Journey 217
Bibliography and References 221