Post by Misty Rose on Jun 23, 2014 17:50:14 GMT
It has been almost a month since we decided to being this literary journey into the past of modern Witchcraft. Our first book being "The Witch-Cult of Western Europe" by Margaret A. Murray. I must say for myself I have had a hard time making time to read, there always seems like so much more needs to be done. I have gotten a little better in recent weeks in making some time for myself to be with my book(s).
I am now on chapter 2. What chapter are you on?
I have noticed that in reading this book, the thing that most attracts me so far is the documentation the author put in to back up their theory. Today, so many books I see on shelves have things like the Rede or the Charge of the Goddess, or any other number of spells, points of views etc without once indicating WHAT they base their opinions on, or what respect they offer authors who have written what they profess to be their law.
Looking at the number of laws, undoubtedly hard to locate especially for the time period and class and gender of the writer IN that period. It must have taken a long time to accumulate these facts, to acquire them and I have nothing but respect for Margaret Murray. Reading verbeitem laws put into effect hundreds of years ago put a bit of perspective on my own terminology, how that terminology grew and how heathens / pagans / witches were seen in the past.
What do you like most so far about this book, what section, what topic or point of view resonates with you?
Making things more challenging however, is the style of speech of the author and of the varied sources of information speaking to a period in our history that had even more spelling errors in it than today! *laughs* Various spellings depending on location, level of education or class has made some referenced accounts a struggle to read!
What is most challenging for you in reading this book?
I hope to be through chapter two and three by the end of the week.
What are your reading goals this week?
Bright Blessings!
I am now on chapter 2. What chapter are you on?
I have noticed that in reading this book, the thing that most attracts me so far is the documentation the author put in to back up their theory. Today, so many books I see on shelves have things like the Rede or the Charge of the Goddess, or any other number of spells, points of views etc without once indicating WHAT they base their opinions on, or what respect they offer authors who have written what they profess to be their law.
Looking at the number of laws, undoubtedly hard to locate especially for the time period and class and gender of the writer IN that period. It must have taken a long time to accumulate these facts, to acquire them and I have nothing but respect for Margaret Murray. Reading verbeitem laws put into effect hundreds of years ago put a bit of perspective on my own terminology, how that terminology grew and how heathens / pagans / witches were seen in the past.
What do you like most so far about this book, what section, what topic or point of view resonates with you?
Making things more challenging however, is the style of speech of the author and of the varied sources of information speaking to a period in our history that had even more spelling errors in it than today! *laughs* Various spellings depending on location, level of education or class has made some referenced accounts a struggle to read!
What is most challenging for you in reading this book?
I hope to be through chapter two and three by the end of the week.
What are your reading goals this week?
Bright Blessings!