Witchcraft and the Mysteries — Lauran Paine

Author: Lauran Paine
Publisher: Robert Hale & Company
Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
Edition: First British edition, 1975
ISBN: 0-7091-5170-5

Condition: 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.

Witchcraft and the Mysteries 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.

Lauran 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.

A strong vintage occult title for readers interested in witchcraft history, mystery traditions, ritual belief, ceremonial magic, and the cultural background of magical practice.

About the Author:

Lauran 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.