Goddess Worship, Witchcraft and Neo-Paganism

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Summary: This book is filled with errors
Review: I guess for anyone who wants their beliefs reiterated back to them it is a great book. Though for people who like the truth so they can think for themselves will find this book lacking. Please do not read this book if you are actually interested in actually learning about Paganism either for knowledge or interest. I would suggest something that was not made by a Christian or Pagan group but by some non-biased third party.

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Summary: Brief, educational treatise/format...
Review: It seems that Craig Hawkins' book was written for classroom/educational purposes from the format in which it was written. He obviously knows his stuff very well from his own personal Protestant Christian tradition; however, I found his format difficult to read as it keeps the book from flowing. One must first read each heading, then listed neo-pagan claim before Hawkins' countered Protestant Christian rebuttal. The result for me was dry reading in spite of his thorough research and goodly amount of helpful information.

If one doesn't mind this type of format, his book is absolutely full of valuable information. It's great to read both sides of the issue of Goddess worship, neo-paganism, and wicca. However, I personally prefer a flowing prose format which more naturally connects each section of the book. Hawkins' book would be invaluable in a church class/instructional setting for family and friends to gain a better insight and understanding into their loved ones' involvement in Goddess worship, neo-paganism, or witchcraft/wicca.

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Summary: a needed discussion
Review: this book is a needed discussion of the incompatibility of Paganism with Christian faith. It seems obvious, but I noticed that many Christians get confused by the "healing" claims of New Age movements, which are clearly pagan, and as such very dangerous.

A related book well worth reading (which can be found on Amazon) is:Mark Albrecht, Reincarnation: A Christian Critique of a New Age Doctrine (Chicago: InterVarsity Press, 1982, 1987)

I wish John F Macarthur had written on the same subject, given his usual clarity.

may the Lord keep your faith!