Trials of the Moon: Reopening the Case for Historical Witchcraft. A critique of Ronald Hutton's The Triumph of the Moon: A History of Modern Pagan Wit

The 'creation myths' of modern witchcraft and Paganism were decisively toppled at the turn of this century in Ronald Hutton's celebrated book, Triumph of the Moon. But did Hutton topple more than just myths? Are some truths also hidden in the rubble? Did paganism really die out centuries ago? Was witchcraft really no more than a fantasy? Were the Gods of Wicca really born out of the Romantic movement? Did Gerald Gardner lie about his initiation into witchcraft? Ben Whitmore has retraced many of Hutton's steps, critically evaluating the evidence, and he now suggests that the truth may be quite different and even more fascinating. Drawing on a wealth of scholarly material, Whitmore demonstrates that the field of Pagan history is anything but barren ground - it is rich and fertile, and we have barely begun to cultivate it.

Author: Ben Whitmore
Publisher: Briar Books
Published: 11/10/2010
Pages: 112
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 7.90h x 5.20w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780473174583

About the Author
Ben Whitmore is an Alexandrian High Priest, Co-Freemason, Morris dancer, artist and software engineer. He lives in rural Auckland, New Zealand, with his partner and daughter.

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