This Ancient Heart Landscape, Ancestor, Self
This Ancient Heart Landscape, Ancestor, Self by Paul Davies, published by Moon Books on October 30, 2015, is a thought-provoking exploration of the interconnectedness between landscape, ancestors, and personal identity. Spanning 207 pages, this book features contributions from thirteen authors who delve into the essential elements that shape Pagan and Heathen identity, revealing the pathways where beliefs, actions, and metaphors converge to influence spiritual and practical lives.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of insights that address themes of earth spirituality, sacred landscapes, and the significance of our shared ancestors. The diverse perspectives presented in this edition highlight the dynamic relationships between nature and spirituality, making it a valuable resource for those interested in shamanism, anthropology, and heritage studies. This Ancient Heart invites readers to reflect on their own connections to the landscape and the legacies of those who came before them.
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13 authors explore the threefold relationship between the landscape, the ancestors and ourselves. By focussing upon the essentials that shape Pagan and Heathen identity, this book reveals the connective pathways where beliefs, actions and metaphors lead to dynamic, practical and spiritual lives. Contributors: Penny Billington (Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids); Dr. Jenny Blain (Former Senior Lecturer in Sociology, Sheffield Hallam); Paul Davies (Quaker, Independent Druid) Introduction and Editor; Prof. Camelia Elias. (Roskilde University); Prof. Graham Harvey (Reader in Religious Studies OU) Foreword; Sarah Hollingham MSc res. (Geographer, Quaker & Mother); Prof. Ronald Hutton (University of Bristol) Afterword; David Loxley (Chief of Ancient Druid Order); Caitlin Matthews (Teacher and author) Joint Editor; Emma Restall Orr (Author); Philip Shallcrass (Chief of British Druid Order); Prof. Robert Wallis (University of Richmond, London); Dr. Luzie U. Wingen (Quantitative Geneticist at the John Innes Centre). This Ancient Heart is essential reading for people with an interest in earth spirituality, our shared ancestors, sacred landscapes, shamanism, anthropology, archaeology, religion and heritage studies.
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