Looking for the best Paganism books? Browse our list to find excellent book recommendations on the subject.
- Paganism: An Introduction to Earth- Centered Religions (2002)
- The Path of Paganism: An Experience-Based Guide to Modern Pagan Practice (2017)
- Godless Paganism: Voices of Non-Theistic Pagans (2016)
- Paganism: Pagan holidays, beliefs, gods and goddesses, symbols, rituals, practices, and much more! An Introductory Guide (2015)
- Pagan Portals – Irish Paganism: Reconstructing Irish Polytheism (2015)
- Paganism: A Beginners Guide to Paganism (2015)
- Essential Asatru: Walking the Path of Norse Paganism (2006)
- Paganism In Depth: A Polytheist Approach (2019)
- Moonology: Working with the Magic of Lunar Cycles (2016)
- Book of Heathen: A Guide to Norse Paganism and Wilderness Survival (2019)
- The Path of Druidry: Walking the Ancient Green Way (2011)
- Celtic Myth and Religion: A Study of Traditional Belief, with Newly Translated Prayers, Poems and Songs (2011)
- Ancient Fire: An Introduction to Gaulish Celtic Polytheism (2018)
Paganism: An Introduction to Earth- Centered Religions (2002)
A comprehensive guide to a growing religious movement If you want to study Paganism in more detail, this book is the place to start. Based on a course in Paganism that the authors have taught for more than a decade, it is full of exercises, meditations, and discussion questions for group or individual study. This book presents the basic fundamentals of Paganism.
The Path of Paganism: An Experience-Based Guide to Modern Pagan Practice (2017)
Paganism is a way of seeing the world and your place in it. It means challenging the assumptions of mainstream society and strengthening your relationships with the gods, the universe, your community, and your self. The Path of Paganism provides practical advice and support for honoring your values and living an authentic Pagan life in mainstream Western culture. Discover tips for establishing or deepening a regular practice.
Godless Paganism: Voices of Non-Theistic Pagans (2016)
Even in pagan antiquity, there were those who, while participating in the community’s religious life, did not believe in literal gods. In the centuries that followed the Christian domination of the West, the epithet “godless pagan” was leveled at a wide variety of people. In the 1960s, there emerged a community of people who sought to reclaim the name “pagan” from its history of opprobrium.
Paganism: Pagan holidays, beliefs, gods and goddesses, symbols, rituals, practices, and much more! An Introductory Guide (2015)
What is paganism? Is it an heretical faith that stands in opposition to Christianity? It is devil worship? The answer is no times three. “Paganism” does not refer to a single religion, but to a collection of earth-centric polytheistic philosophies that harken back to belief structures that pre-date Christianity. Pagans of all types believe that there are many paths to reach a harmonious relationship with deity. No single one is more valid than another.
Pagan Portals – Irish Paganism: Reconstructing Irish Polytheism (2015)
Irish Reconstructionist Polytheism is an often misunderstood path, but it is one with great richness and depth for those who follow it. This short introductory book touches on the basic beliefs and practices of Irish Polytheism as well as other important topics for people interested in practicing the religion using a Reconstructionist methodology or who would just like to know more about it.
Paganism: A Beginners Guide to Paganism (2015)
Interest in Paganism is steadily increasing and, while rooted in ancient tradition, it is a living religious movement. With its reverence for all creation, it reflects our current concern for the planet. This introductory guide explains: • what Paganism is • the different Pagan paths • what Pagans do • how to live as a Pagan Paganism is one of the fastest growing spiritual movements in the West today. Pagans are those who worship the ancient pre-Christian Gods of our ancestors and of our lands.
Essential Asatru: Walking the Path of Norse Paganism (2006)
In Essential Asatru, renowned author and priestess Diana Paxson demystifies an ancient, rich, and often misunderstood religion, and offers a practical guide for its modern followers.
Paganism In Depth: A Polytheist Approach (2019)
Deepen Your Connection to the Gods, Your Ancestors & the World Around YouThere are many rewards in taking your spiritual practice deeper, but there are also new challenges to confront along the way. Paganism In Depth is a next level book to help you ascend to the next steps in your practice and to be prepared for what you might encounter there.
Moonology: Working with the Magic of Lunar Cycles (2016)
Did you know the cycles of the moon have a huge effect on our health, our mood, our relationships, and our work? By understanding these phases, we can work with them to improve and empower every aspect of our lives.
Book of Heathen: A Guide to Norse Paganism and Wilderness Survival (2019)
The Book of Heathen is a complete guide to learning your Norse Pagan roots and a survival guide for when the lights go out. Carrying on the History of the Viking and the words of the All Father Oðinn #261,203 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #310 in Paganism #176 in Scandinavian History Would you like to ?If you are a seller for this product, would you like to ?
The Path of Druidry: Walking the Ancient Green Way (2011)
Listen to the call of spirit and seek truth in wild groves, the shifting seasons, and the beauty of the Old Ways. Discover how to embark on this sacred green path and enrich your life with its ancient wisdom.
Celtic Myth and Religion: A Study of Traditional Belief, with Newly Translated Prayers, Poems and Songs (2011)
This book provides a comprehensive overview of Celtic mythology and religion, encompassing numerous aspects of ritual and belief. Topics include the presence of the Celtic Otherworld and its inhabitants, cosmology and sacred cycles, wisdom texts, mythological symbolism, folklore and legends, and an appreciation of the natural world.
Ancient Fire: An Introduction to Gaulish Celtic Polytheism (2018)
Ancient Fires is a seminal text by one of the foremost figures in Gaulish Polytheism today. The book is one of the most complete attempts to explore Gaulish devotion practices and extends effectively our current understanding of the spiritual underpinnings of the Gaulish polytheistic revival movement. The book explores not only the hearth culture prevalent in Gaul but also introduces the reader to Gaulish deities and modern devotional practice.
Best Paganism Books You Must Read
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Pagan Portals - Nature Mystics: The Literary Gateway to Modern Paganism
Author(s): Rebecca Beattie
ID: 2394735, Publisher: Moon Books, Year: 31 July 2015, Size: 2 Mb, Format: epub
The Mysteries of John the Baptist: His Legacy in Gnosticism, Paganism, and Freemasonry
Author(s): Tobias Churton
ID: 2396025, Publisher: Inner Traditions, Year: 24 Oct 2012, Size: 497 Kb, Format: epub
The Philosophy of Dark Paganism: Wisdom & Magick to Cultivate the Self
Author(s): Frater Tenebris
ID: 3512690, Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide, LTD., Year: 2022, Size: 2 Mb, Format: epub
Please note that this booklist is not absolute. Some books are absolutely record-breakers according to Chicago Tribune, others are written by unknown writers. On top of that, you can always find additional tutorials and courses on Coursera, Udemy or edX, for example. Are there any other relevant resources you could recommend? Drop a comment if you have any feedback on the list.