Historians have studied witchcraft for years, and many in medieval times were fascinated by this misunderstood religion and belief system. For author Steven Leslie Golding, it’s one of the most positive, friendly, and nature-based religions that calls to him. In Philosophy of Witchcraft, he shares his story of his experiences, telling how he turned to Wicca more than six years in his early fifties. He discusses the history of witchcraft and offers a look at what ancient witches faced in medieval Britain. In addition, Golding shares an overview of the elements of the modern pagan witchcraft such as its festivals, weekend courses, rituals, the witch’s tools, telepathy and clairvoyance, the imagery of witchcraft, spells, astral travel, and more. Drawing on his life as a solitary witch, one not part of a coven, Golding gives keen insight into to the often-misunderstood world of witchcraft and the occult.

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Wicca has between 3 and 5 million adherents in America alone, and continues to grow. While many books focus on spells and magic, few have addressed the philosophical underpinnings of nature-based faiths. This book fills this need, providing an overview of the religion's key concepts and exploring Wicca's place within a predominantly Christian society. This is also a practical book, delving into the many problems that plague the Wiccan community, providing real solutions by using Wiccan philosophy to confront common, daily obstacles.

A collection of essays from leading scholars in the field that collectively study the rise and fall of witchcraft prosecutions in the various kingdoms and territories of Europe and in English, Spanish, and Portuguese colonies in the Americas.