{"product_id":"witchcraft-and-the-mysteries-lauran-paine","title":"Witchcraft and the Mysteries — Lauran Paine","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"722\"\u003eAuthor: Lauran Paine\u003cbr data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"590\"\u003ePublisher: Robert Hale \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"625\"\u003eFormat: Hardcover with dust jacket\u003cbr data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"662\"\u003eEdition: First British edition, 1975\u003cbr data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"701\"\u003eISBN: 0-7091-5170-5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"997\"\u003eCondition: Very good vintage second-hand hardcover condition with light shelf wear and minor handling marks to the dust jacket. Binding appears firm and pages are clean and readable, with light age toning consistent with age. Please see photos for the exact copy available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1029\"\u003eWitchcraft and the Mysteries\u003c\/em\u003e is a vintage study of witchcraft, occult belief, ritual practice, magical tradition, and the wider mystery religions that have shaped human ideas of the supernatural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003eLauran Paine explores witchcraft in relation to older religious systems, initiation, trance, demonology, ceremonial magic, possession, fertility rites, spirits, and the symbolism of hidden or esoteric knowledge. The book reflects the 1970s revival of interest in witchcraft and occult history, blending historical discussion with comparative religion and folklore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1741\"\u003eA strong vintage occult title for readers interested in witchcraft history, mystery traditions, ritual belief, ceremonial magic, and the cultural background of magical practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"2027\"\u003eLauran Paine was a prolific American author who wrote across many genres, including westerns, history, biography, and works on religion and folklore. His non-fiction titles often explore historical belief systems, religious movements, and unusual cultural subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Astaroth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49175145414879,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/6815\/6383\/files\/IMG_1750.jpg?v=1778748696","url":"https:\/\/astarothbooks.com\/products\/witchcraft-and-the-mysteries-lauran-paine","provider":"Astaroth Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}