Ebook: Paganism: A Very Short Introduction

Written in a concise and lively style, this Very Short Introduction explores the meaning of the words "pagan" and "paganism"--Through a chronological overview of the attitudes towards its practices and beliefs--from the ancient world through to the present day.-publisher description.;Introduction : defining paganism -- The ancient world -- Paganism in retreat -- Gods in the North -- Pagans across the ocean -- Embracing the pagan past -- Return of the old gods.