Arcane Veil by Shani Oates

Ten Discourses on the Craft & The History of Magic

Analogue of Craft historiography, brought up to date through the author’s own experiential praxis. A discursive investigation of magical beliefs and practises in England since 600CE to the postmodern fallout of the 21st century, analysing in particular its influences and survival strategies. Emphasis is placed on Christian, Heathen, and Hermetic Praxis, with provocative, critical study of the concepts of Lucifer, WitchBlood, SinEating and their influences on modern Traditional Craft praxes.

Section One:

Discourses on the History of Magic. Influence and impact of Christianity upon the Development and Evolution of Magic: 6001600CE.

1: Survival of Classical, Roman and Teutonic Magical Concepts and Practices under the Early Church. 600 1000CE

2: The Theological Renaissance 1000CE 1300CE

3: Heresy and Early Witchcraft 1300CE1600CE

4: The Hermetic Renaissance. 14001700

Section Two:

Discourses on the Craft

5: It’s all in a Name: Lucifer, an Ancient Heresy

6: The Profane Art of Masking

7: WitchBlood, a Modern Heresy?

8: Sin Eating: Its relevance to the Craft

9: Traditional Witchcraft in the 21st Century

10: Which Craft?

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