What Do Druids Believe?
Author | : Philip Carr-Gomm |
Publisher | : Granta Books |
Total Pages | : 132 |
Release | : 2013-12-05 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781847089434 |
ISBN-13 | : 1847089437 |
Rating | : 4/5 (34 Downloads) |
Download or read book What Do Druids Believe? written by Philip Carr-Gomm and published by Granta Books. This book was released on 2013-12-05 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Druidism evolved out of the tribal cultures of Britain, Ireland and western France over two thousand years ago. In the seventeenth century it experienced a revival, which has continued to this day. Contemporary Druids can now be found all over the world, and Druidry's appeal lies in its focus on a reverence for the natural world, a belief in the value of personal creativity and of developing a sense of communion with the powers of nature and the spirit. Druidry's startling recent growth lies in its broad appeal: some treat it as a philosophy, others as a religion, still others as a path of self-development. Druids can be Pagan, or can be followers of other faiths, and a Druid ceremony might include Christian and Buddhist Druids alongside Pagan and Wiccan Druids. Philip Carr-Gomm explains the practical value of following Druidism today, and examines its core beliefs and relevance to the contemporary issues that face us all.