- Gebundene Ausgabe: 276 Seiten
- Verlag: Advanced Marketing Technologie (22. Oktober 2002)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 1403350582
- ISBN-13: 978-1403350589
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 24,2 x 16 x 2,3 cm
- Durchschnittliche Kundenbewertung: 5.0 von 5 Sternen Alle Rezensionen anzeigen (2 Kundenrezensionen)
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 651.029 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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...somebody had the guts to write a book on the "shadow"-side of paganism...or life-paths in general.
I can't tell you how fed up I am with the current "fluffy-bunny"-disease which seems to "flood" the wiccan/pagan scene. The author does a good and sensitive job to outline that to be a dark-sider does not necessarily imply one is an "evil person". In contrast he shows that to follow the extreme white and light path can also be dangerous for the individual and that what we should be striving for is the balance between the two. This idea of "balance" is nothing new on the new-age-market but nonetheless what is so special about Coughlin's book is the perspective out of which it is written. Between the lines you can almost sense the author's dedication to the shadowy realms and he does not shy away from topics many Wiccans/Pagans and outsiders are trying to evade. The book is divided into two parts, the first dealing with what is darkness all about, what it means to walk the dark-path and which type of people you might meet "in the scene" (gothic, vampyre, LARPs. BDSM...). The second part describes the mechanics behind magic, the way it works (or not). But: this book does not contain any ritual or collection of how-to-recipees - the reader is expected to become creative him/herself, creativity in fact being one of the main features of a dark-sider.
So, all in all I think Coughlin has done a great job.... I do hope, that another volume of his work will follow soon.
And what I hope even more is, that every Pagan/Wiccan reads this book with an open-mind to re-evaluate his/her own belief-system.
Format:Taschenbuch
It is a sad truth that during the last few decades many in the Neo-Pagan movement have drifted away from the idea of balance and the forces of nature just being and have fallen back in the Judeo-Christian-Islamic trap of light and darkness being equated with good and evil.
The author offers us a chance to look within ourselves and learn to accept the "darker" parts. He has a balanced outlook that acceptance does not necessarily mean over indulging or giving oneself totally over to these darker portions, rather that the acceptance and harnessing thereof can and does lead to personal empowerment.
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Awesome! A must Read!
3. November 2002
Format:Taschenbuch
I learned about the existence of this book just as I was desparing that there were no good intermediate or advanced pagan books out there. "Out of the Shadows" was everything I was looking for and more. As someone who has long been attracted to dieties with darker, less nurturing aspects like Sekhmet, Kali, and Coyote, I agree that this book was much needed in presenting paganism without the "good vs. bad" dualism. The left hand path is often misunderstood, and I think this book is a wonderful introduction to it. It is a very psychological, thought provoking view. One will find no pre-made spells or rituals here; Coughlin explores the philosophy and mechanics of magic to help you understand why they work. -Quite a liberating thing!
It is also a joy to read; I really enjoyed the conversational style of writing that Coughlin used. He defines and clarifies several aspects of dark spirituality/goth subculture that I would not normally have read about, such as Vampirism and Satanism. He also goes into depth about subjects that would never see the light of day in other books: blood, pain, insanity, sex magic, curses, and drugs. Always there, though, is a reminder of the need for balance and responsibility. The final chapter on haunting was superb; it made sense of the hauntings that I have experienced and caused me to see them in a new way. This book tops my list of favorite pagan books; I reccomend it to everyone who can handle the subject matter and wants a full course meal in magic.
It is also a joy to read; I really enjoyed the conversational style of writing that Coughlin used. He defines and clarifies several aspects of dark spirituality/goth subculture that I would not normally have read about, such as Vampirism and Satanism. He also goes into depth about subjects that would never see the light of day in other books: blood, pain, insanity, sex magic, curses, and drugs. Always there, though, is a reminder of the need for balance and responsibility. The final chapter on haunting was superb; it made sense of the hauntings that I have experienced and caused me to see them in a new way. This book tops my list of favorite pagan books; I reccomend it to everyone who can handle the subject matter and wants a full course meal in magic.
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Dark Paganism from Out of the Shadows
21. Mai 2005
Format:Taschenbuch
In Out of The Shadows, author John J. Coughlin trys to
rebuild the balance 'Light Paganism' has created. He
gives an easy and understandable description of what
the Darkness and 'Dark Paganism' actually are. Though
the focus of this book is 'Dark Paganism', the author in
no way tries to deny or degrade Light Paganism. In
fact, Coughlin actually describes it's benefits and
necessities in modern paganism.
In his explanation of the Darkness, Coughlin gives
information on "dark siders" including the Gothic and
Vampiric Sub-Culture. He gives a clear and understandable explanation of "The Shadow" in psychological terms, as well as symbols, images, and archetypes associated with darkness. I found the section on dark deities to be especially interesting,
where Coughlin offers information on specific deities
from various pantheons including Celtic,Egyptian,
Greek, and Hindu.
Part Two is an explanation of the nature and structure of magick. This section explains how and why magick works as well as it's limitations and psychological factors. Coughlin takes you through each step of the
spellcasting process by describing what and how to conduct ritual. This section also contains information on psychic abilities, chaos magick, and sex magick.
Out of The Shadows is really two books in one.
It is and exploration of Dark Paganism, but it is also
a guide to magick. Because so many books are focused
on Light Paganism, this text is truly ground breaking.
This book does an excellent job of providing the
seeker with the proper tools to explore yourself. It's
goal is to suggest, if not test, you to personalize
your belief system. You will learn the truth about the Darkness and Dark Paganism. It was an excellent read and I'd
highly recommend it to all Pagans.
rebuild the balance 'Light Paganism' has created. He
gives an easy and understandable description of what
the Darkness and 'Dark Paganism' actually are. Though
the focus of this book is 'Dark Paganism', the author in
no way tries to deny or degrade Light Paganism. In
fact, Coughlin actually describes it's benefits and
necessities in modern paganism.
In his explanation of the Darkness, Coughlin gives
information on "dark siders" including the Gothic and
Vampiric Sub-Culture. He gives a clear and understandable explanation of "The Shadow" in psychological terms, as well as symbols, images, and archetypes associated with darkness. I found the section on dark deities to be especially interesting,
where Coughlin offers information on specific deities
from various pantheons including Celtic,Egyptian,
Greek, and Hindu.
Part Two is an explanation of the nature and structure of magick. This section explains how and why magick works as well as it's limitations and psychological factors. Coughlin takes you through each step of the
spellcasting process by describing what and how to conduct ritual. This section also contains information on psychic abilities, chaos magick, and sex magick.
Out of The Shadows is really two books in one.
It is and exploration of Dark Paganism, but it is also
a guide to magick. Because so many books are focused
on Light Paganism, this text is truly ground breaking.
This book does an excellent job of providing the
seeker with the proper tools to explore yourself. It's
goal is to suggest, if not test, you to personalize
your belief system. You will learn the truth about the Darkness and Dark Paganism. It was an excellent read and I'd
highly recommend it to all Pagans.
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Excellent book that will get you thinking
20. September 2004
Format:Taschenbuch
What I like about this book is the author's upfront honesty. this is a book about magickal theory and exploring your dark side. The author never sets out to do a book that's focused on practice. He wants you to critically think and explore the concepts that he touches on, but in a manner that I believe gives a lot of respect to the reader.
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