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Robert S. Ellwood, Notes on a Neopagan Religious Group in America, History of Religions (1971). J. Gordon Melton (2003). Encyclopedia of American religions. Gale / Cengage Learning. ISBN 978-0-7876-6384-1. G. Melton and I. Poggi, Magic, Witchcraft, and Paganism in America (1992). Sarah M. Pike (2004). New Age and Neopagan Religions in America ...
The modern popularisation of the terms pagan and neopagan as they are currently understood is largely traced to Oberon Zell-Ravenheart, co-founder of the 1st Neo-Pagan Church of All Worlds who, beginning in 1967 with the early issues of Green Egg, used both terms for the growing movement. This usage has been common since the pagan revival in ...
Witchcraft beliefs in the Middle East have a long history, and magic was a part of the ancient cultures and religions of the region. [ 149 ] In ancient Mesopotamia ( Sumeria , Assyria , Babylonia ), a witch (m.
Neopagan witchcraft, sometimes referred to as The Craft, is an umbrella term for some neo-pagan traditions that include the practice of magic. [1] These traditions began in the mid-20th century, and many were influenced by the witch-cult hypothesis; a now-rejected theory that persecuted witches in Europe had actually been followers of a surviving pagan religion.
The history of Wicca documents the rise of the Neopagan religion of Wicca and related witchcraft-based Neopagan religions. [a] Wicca originated in the early 20th century, when it developed amongst secretive covens in England who were basing their religious beliefs and practices upon what they read of the historical witch-cult in the works of such writers as Margaret Murray.
Many neo-pagan religions such as Wicca, Druidry and Celtic polytheism have active followings in Ireland, [1] [2] although the number of declared adherents is likely quite small. [3] It has been claimed to be the fastest growing religion in Ireland. [4]
A Pew Research Center Study shows that 10% of all Europeans could be members of the Muslim faith by 2050.
A marble statue of Jupiter, king of the Roman gods. Paganism (from Latin pāgānus 'rural', 'rustic', later 'civilian') is a term first used in the fourth century by early Christians for people in the Roman Empire who practiced polytheism, [1] or ethnic religions other than Judaism.