Isaac Bonewits : Recommended Reading
A friend who I miss very much since he and his lovely wife left FL sent this out.
Sent by the founder of the organization to which I belong
(Ar nDraiocht Fein, A Druid Fellowship, ADF), (See Below For more from ADF.org)
"The Pagan Man: Priests, Warriors, Hunters and Drummers" by Isaac Bonewitz 2005 Citadel Press ISBN 0-8065-2697- 1 $12.95 list
I just finished reading this book, and will probably be re-reading it again and again. Written by the founder of the organization to which I belong (Ar nDraiocht Fein, A Druid Fellowship, ADF), it is a tempered, reasoned presentation of the role of men in the Pagan community, and a must-have addition to any library.
Bonewitz is known not only for his frank honesty, historical accuracy, and attention to factual detail, but also for his barbed - and sometimes politically incorrect - sense of humor. All these traits come to the fore in his exploration of the Pagan man (note that in the "acknowledgements" in the beginning of the book that particular word has been crossed out, and over it is scrawled "Who to Blame"!)
Brother Isaac explores Pagan men as priests and wizards, artists and musicians, warriors and hunters, father, gays; and probes their often problematic relationships with the incarnate goddesses who share their beliefs. He includes many interviews with those in the modern Pagan community, and has written many rituals which will be of interest to men (my favorite is the Spell to Get Your Power Tools Returned, a petition to Hermes, "Greek deity of thieves, liars, businessmen, and lawyers").
Humor aside, READ THIS BOOK! Man, Woman, Gay, Straight, I don't care WHO you are, you - and WE - need this book.
(By the way, Bella is in the midst of reading this, and she loves it! Every couple of minutes she exclaims "Oh, NOW I understand!" )
Blessings from Utah! Peace to the Sky, Fionn oMurchu /\
"Being Irish, I have an abiding sense of tragedy that carries me through times of joy"
W.B. Yeats
"The Pagan Man: Priests, Warriors, Hunters and Drummers" by Isaac Bonewitz 2005 Citadel Press ISBN 0-8065-2697- 1 $12.95 list
I just finished reading this book, and will probably be re-reading it again and again. Written by the founder of the organization to which I belong (Ar nDraiocht Fein, A Druid Fellowship, ADF), it is a tempered, reasoned presentation of the role of men in the Pagan community, and a must-have addition to any library.
Bonewitz is known not only for his frank honesty, historical accuracy, and attention to factual detail, but also for his barbed - and sometimes politically incorrect - sense of humor. All these traits come to the fore in his exploration of the Pagan man (note that in the "acknowledgements" in the beginning of the book that particular word has been crossed out, and over it is scrawled "Who to Blame"!)
Brother Isaac explores Pagan men as priests and wizards, artists and musicians, warriors and hunters, father, gays; and probes their often problematic relationships with the incarnate goddesses who share their beliefs. He includes many interviews with those in the modern Pagan community, and has written many rituals which will be of interest to men (my favorite is the Spell to Get Your Power Tools Returned, a petition to Hermes, "Greek deity of thieves, liars, businessmen, and lawyers").
Humor aside, READ THIS BOOK! Man, Woman, Gay, Straight, I don't care WHO you are, you - and WE - need this book.
(By the way, Bella is in the midst of reading this, and she loves it! Every couple of minutes she exclaims "Oh, NOW I understand!" )
Blessings from Utah! Peace to the Sky, Fionn oMurchu /\
"Being Irish, I have an abiding sense of tragedy that carries me through times of joy"
W.B. Yeats
Ah I have been thinking of you both and missing you very much. Fionn I have missed your beautiful accounts of your visits with the mountain you climb where you were above the soaring birds of wonder.
I also admire Bonewits! I read him on WitchVox that we as Pagans should as lawyers and doctors (of the muggle world) be paid fair wages for our work, ministries, and healing. I like to quote him when I discuss this. When the mundane world think that we should give away our abilities when we too have bills to be paid.
I also admire Bonewits! I read him on WitchVox that we as Pagans should as lawyers and doctors (of the muggle world) be paid fair wages for our work, ministries, and healing. I like to quote him when I discuss this. When the mundane world think that we should give away our abilities when we too have bills to be paid.
50 articles found on WitchVox for Bonewits.
http://www.witchvox.com/va/vs_articles.html?searchtype=arbody&searchterm=Bonewits
Ah I see this could be others writing about him. Here is one I meant to share when I found it.
Article Specs: Article ID: 8342: Vox Acct: 211191: Days Up: 1,103 Times Read: 25,478:
Ritual Creation Worksheet: Author: aPath Posted: March 4th. 2004: Times Viewed: 25,478 http://www.witchvox.com/va/dt_va.html?a=usmd&c=basics&id=8342
He adds: Web Crafter's Note: For an indepth study on how to optimize your rituals check out Rites of Worship: A Neopagan Approach by Isaac Bonewits. http://www.witchvox.com/books/dt_bk.html?id=667
Surf [Author's Website (Bonewits)] http://www.neopagan.net/
1531408 People have visited here roughly. (You'll find his books here.)
Find all there is to be in "Table of Content" http://www.neopagan.net/Contents.html
Blog: http://www.neopagan.net/blog/
Wish List (opportunity knocks) February 26th, 2007 by ibonewits
Last weekend at Pantheacon (which has got to be the best Pagan festival, as well" as the largest one, west of the Rockies), someone quoted to me the old saying that, “If you don’t ask for what you need, how are you going to get it?” So I’ve decided to post our current wish list, just in case any of our regular readers might be inclined to help manifest an item or two.
4) An intern or two who can help with filing, typing, sorting through papers, and other office tasks. We live in Rockland County, about 25 miles north of New York City. Since we have no room for guests, this would need to be someone local who could show up once a week or so.
There is a Fight Creedism T-shirt available here and you can link to him with a banner.
(P. E.) Isaac Bonewits, Adr.Em./ADF Email: ibonewits@neopagan.net
Snailmail: PO Box 1010, Nyack, NY, USA 10960-8010
This webpage design is copyright © 1999-2007 c.e., Isaac Bonewits
Most recently updated: February 27, 2007 c.e.
This page’s URL is http://www.neopagan.net/Contents.html
My Homepage URL is http://www.neopagan.net
http://www.witchvox.com/va/vs_articles.html?searchtype=arbody&searchterm=Bonewits
Ah I see this could be others writing about him. Here is one I meant to share when I found it.
Article Specs: Article ID: 8342: Vox Acct: 211191: Days Up: 1,103 Times Read: 25,478:
Ritual Creation Worksheet: Author: aPath Posted: March 4th. 2004: Times Viewed: 25,478 http://www.witchvox.com/va/dt_va.html?a=usmd&c=basics&id=8342
He adds: Web Crafter's Note: For an indepth study on how to optimize your rituals check out Rites of Worship: A Neopagan Approach by Isaac Bonewits. http://www.witchvox.com/books/dt_bk.html?id=667
Surf [Author's Website (Bonewits)] http://www.neopagan.net/
1531408 People have visited here roughly. (You'll find his books here.)
Find all there is to be in "Table of Content" http://www.neopagan.net/Contents.html
Blog: http://www.neopagan.net/blog/
Wish List (opportunity knocks) February 26th, 2007 by ibonewits
Last weekend at Pantheacon (which has got to be the best Pagan festival, as well" as the largest one, west of the Rockies), someone quoted to me the old saying that, “If you don’t ask for what you need, how are you going to get it?” So I’ve decided to post our current wish list, just in case any of our regular readers might be inclined to help manifest an item or two.
4) An intern or two who can help with filing, typing, sorting through papers, and other office tasks. We live in Rockland County, about 25 miles north of New York City. Since we have no room for guests, this would need to be someone local who could show up once a week or so.
There is a Fight Creedism T-shirt available here and you can link to him with a banner.
(P. E.) Isaac Bonewits, Adr.Em./ADF Email: ibonewits@neopagan.net
Snailmail: PO Box 1010, Nyack, NY, USA 10960-8010
This webpage design is copyright © 1999-2007 c.e., Isaac Bonewits
Most recently updated: February 27, 2007 c.e.
This page’s URL is http://www.neopagan.net/Contents.html
My Homepage URL is http://www.neopagan.net
Review: The Pagan Man by Isaac Emmons Bonewits
(Of course we advocate buying from our community of Pagans, so you can choose to purchase direct from author.)
Product Details: ISBN: 0806526971 ISBN-13: 9780806526973 Format: Paperback, 224pp Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corporation Sales Rank: 326,324
Showing 1-2 Military Pagan, A reviewer, 02/17/2007
One of the best books out there!
One of the best books out there!
I am a 27 year old military Pagan man. I came out of the Church just over 4 years ago now and this book was nothing less then a gift from the Gods! It helped me to explore many parts of my life and to make them whole for the first time! Honest, insightful, caring, and healing! These are all words that sum this book up well. I wish I were able to thank Mr. Bonewits in person for writing this book. It helped me along my path not only as a Pagan but as a Man in a world that has very narrow minded views of what that word means. Thank you Mr. Bonewits!
A Druid Fellowship: Welcome! Greetings in the bounty of the Earth Mother, the blessings of the Gods, and the Way of the Wise. http://www.adf.org/core/index.html
Ár nDraíocht Féin: A Druid Fellowship (ADF) is an international fellowship devoted to creating a public tradition of Neopagan Druidry.
This year is our 24th anniversary, so take a look at what we've been doing for so long and consider joining us on our path!New to ADF? This year is our 24th anniversary, so take
our Tour to find out what we've been doing for so long. Joining: http://www.adf.org/joining/
ADF: http://www.adf.org/core/ General Site Map: http://www.adf.org/core/sitemap.html
Detailed Map: http://www.adf.org/core/contents.html
Events: Home : Events : Index = http://www.adf.org/events/index.html
Included are two samples of what I.Bonewits site "About" has to explain the event and the "Direct Website" will bring you to the host site for the event.
Desert Magic Festival: When: April 5 - 8, 2007
Where: Whispering Pines Campground, Mt. Lemmon, AZ
Organizers: Sonoran Sunrise Grove, ADF Contact: druidkirk@direcway.com
Website: http://www.ssg-adf.org/desertmagic.htm
The Sonoran Sunrise Grove, ADF is pleased to announce this year's ADF Festival near Tucson, Arizona. The Festival will take place at the Whispering Pines campground on the top of Mt. Lemmon. Accomodation will be camping in cabins (no tents allowed - bring your own, warm, sleeping gear!) although there may be a few dorm-style beds available in the guest house on a first come, first served basis. If the nights are too cold, folks can camp out in the heated lodge building. Showers are available. The Festival will also have a meal plan for the entire weekend.
Muin Mound: Muin Mound Madness Printer-friendly version
When: August 16 - 19, 2007 Where: East Syracuse, NY Organizers: Muin Mound Grove, ADF Contact: info@muinmound.org Website: http://www.muinmound.org/muinmadness
Muin Mound Madness is the annual festival of Muin Mound Grove, ADF. The festival is in its sixteenth year, and is coming back after a brief rest! Set against the natural beauty of Central New York, in Bridgeport, it is conveniently located just a short drive from the greater Syracuse metropolitan area. http://www.adf.org/events/muin-mound/index.html
(List of events to check out. I did not include here the past events that are listed.)
Events Gatherings of ADF Folk and Neopagans
Below are Neopagan gatherings we host and have a presence at. Most events happen at the same time every year, so contact the event organizers for upcoming dates if a past event interests you.We also have an RSS feed so you can find out about new events and updates to existing events without having to revisit our site, and a
Google map showing all events.
Upcoming Events: http://www.adf.org/events/index.html
Desert Magic Festival - April 5-8, 2007; Tucson, AZ
About: http://www.adf.org/events/desert-magic/
Direct Website: http://www.ssg-adf.org/desertmagic.htm
Trillium Spring Gathering - Apr 19-22, 2007; Cross Junction, VA
About: http://www.adf.org/events/trillium/
Direct Website: http://www.trilliumgathering.org/
Stanardsville Beltane Festival - May 4-6, 2007; Stanardsville, VA
About: http://www.adf.org/events/stanardsville-beltane/
Direct Website: http://www.tglass.net/Beltane.htm
Wellspring Gathering - May 24-28, 2007; Sherman, NY
About: http://www.adf.org/events/wellspring/
Direct Website: http://www.stonecreed.org/wellspring.htm
Sirius Rising - July 16-22, 2007; Sherman, NY
About: http://www.adf.org/events/sirius-rising/
Direct Website: http://www.brushwood.com/sirius.htm
Starwood Festival - July 24-29, 2007; Sherman, NY
About: http://www.adf.org/events/starwood/
Direct Website: http://www.rosencomet.com/starwood/
Muin Mound Madness XIV - Aug 16-19, 2007; Syracuse, NY
About: http://www.adf.org/events/muin-mound/
Direct Website: http://www.muinmound.org/muinmadness/index.htm
Summerland Gathering - Aug 23-26, 2007; Yellow Springs, OH
About: http://www.adf.org/events/summerland/
Direct: Website: http://www.6thnight.org/Summerland
Midnight Flame Festival - Sept 7-9, 2007; Bellaire, MI
About: http://www.adf.org/events/midnight-flame/
Direct Website: http://www.grovemidnightsun.org/midnightflame.html
Where: Whispering Pines Campground, Mt. Lemmon, AZ
Organizers: Sonoran Sunrise Grove, ADF Contact: druidkirk@direcway.com
Website: http://www.ssg-adf.org/desertmagic.htm
The Sonoran Sunrise Grove, ADF is pleased to announce this year's ADF Festival near Tucson, Arizona. The Festival will take place at the Whispering Pines campground on the top of Mt. Lemmon. Accomodation will be camping in cabins (no tents allowed - bring your own, warm, sleeping gear!) although there may be a few dorm-style beds available in the guest house on a first come, first served basis. If the nights are too cold, folks can camp out in the heated lodge building. Showers are available. The Festival will also have a meal plan for the entire weekend.
Muin Mound: Muin Mound Madness Printer-friendly version
When: August 16 - 19, 2007 Where: East Syracuse, NY Organizers: Muin Mound Grove, ADF Contact: info@muinmound.org Website: http://www.muinmound.org/muinmadness
Muin Mound Madness is the annual festival of Muin Mound Grove, ADF. The festival is in its sixteenth year, and is coming back after a brief rest! Set against the natural beauty of Central New York, in Bridgeport, it is conveniently located just a short drive from the greater Syracuse metropolitan area. http://www.adf.org/events/muin-mound/index.html
(List of events to check out. I did not include here the past events that are listed.)
Events Gatherings of ADF Folk and Neopagans
Below are Neopagan gatherings we host and have a presence at. Most events happen at the same time every year, so contact the event organizers for upcoming dates if a past event interests you.We also have an RSS feed so you can find out about new events and updates to existing events without having to revisit our site, and a
Google map showing all events.
Upcoming Events: http://www.adf.org/events/index.html
Desert Magic Festival - April 5-8, 2007; Tucson, AZ
About: http://www.adf.org/events/desert-magic/
Direct Website: http://www.ssg-adf.org/desertmagic.htm
Trillium Spring Gathering - Apr 19-22, 2007; Cross Junction, VA
About: http://www.adf.org/events/trillium/
Direct Website: http://www.trilliumgathering.org/
Stanardsville Beltane Festival - May 4-6, 2007; Stanardsville, VA
About: http://www.adf.org/events/stanardsville-beltane/
Direct Website: http://www.tglass.net/Beltane.htm
Wellspring Gathering - May 24-28, 2007; Sherman, NY
About: http://www.adf.org/events/wellspring/
Direct Website: http://www.stonecreed.org/wellspring.htm
Sirius Rising - July 16-22, 2007; Sherman, NY
About: http://www.adf.org/events/sirius-rising/
Direct Website: http://www.brushwood.com/sirius.htm
Starwood Festival - July 24-29, 2007; Sherman, NY
About: http://www.adf.org/events/starwood/
Direct Website: http://www.rosencomet.com/starwood/
Muin Mound Madness XIV - Aug 16-19, 2007; Syracuse, NY
About: http://www.adf.org/events/muin-mound/
Direct Website: http://www.muinmound.org/muinmadness/index.htm
Summerland Gathering - Aug 23-26, 2007; Yellow Springs, OH
About: http://www.adf.org/events/summerland/
Direct: Website: http://www.6thnight.org/Summerland
Midnight Flame Festival - Sept 7-9, 2007; Bellaire, MI
About: http://www.adf.org/events/midnight-flame/
Direct Website: http://www.grovemidnightsun.org/midnightflame.html
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