John Matthews, Compiled by, John Matthews, Author Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers $24.95 (400p) ISBN 978-1-57912-232-4
Although they left no writings of their own, the Druids have had a profound impact on modern culture. Largely forgotten by a Christianized Europe, this ancient Celtic priestly caste has reemerged as avatars of eco-friendly spirituality, potent...
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John Matthews, Retold by, John Matthews, Author Vega Books $24.95 (416p) ISBN 978-1-84333-612-9
The Book of Arthur: Lost Tales from the Round Table, by Arthurian scholar John Matthews, who retells a number of the more obscure stories associated with the legendary king.
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John Matthews, Author Quest Books (IL) $19.95 (234p) ISBN 978-0-8356-0802-2
Told in the voice of King Arthur's mythic bard, The Song of Taliesin, by John Matthews (The Winter Solstice), gathers 20 stories from Arthurian legend. The Sacred Pigs of the Isle of the Mighty, a cauldron with frightening powers, murderous lords
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John Matthews, Author Blandford $24.95 (0p) ISBN 978-0-7137-2572-8
A Gift of Sharing: In Celebration of the Holidays, edited by actress Deborah Raffin, updates with new, original selections A Gift of Sharing (1990). An impressive array of celebrities--nearly 100 drawn from politics, showbiz, sports and elsewhere,...
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John Matthews, Author, John Matthews, Introduction by HarperOne $19 (276p) ISBN 978-0-06-251561-2
Matthews, an authority on Celtic wisdom tradition and Arthurian legends, begins his book with an introduction in which he discusses the history of Celtic spirituality, the stories of Celtic saints in general and the evolution of Celtic Christianity.
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John Matthews, Author, Ari Berk, Foreword by, Ceisiwr Serith, Author Weiser Books $19.95 (320p) ISBN 978-1-57863-255-8
Pagan Prayers and More Billing itself as the one and only collection of prayers for Pagans of any tradition, Ceisiwr Serith's A Book of Pagan Prayer includes prayers to Celtic, Egyptian, Zoroastrian and other deities. It is organized thematically,
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John Matthews, Author . S&S/Atheneum $19.95 (32p) ISBN 978-1-4169-2734-1
Anyone who considers himself or herself a fan of pirate lore will surely savor this scrapbook-style, paper-over-board hardcover with sturdy oversize pages. Matthews offers a comprehensive read, jam-packed with more nuggets than Captain Blackbeard...
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John Matthews and Gareth Knight. Llewellyn, $24.99 (264p) ISBN 978-0-7387-5775-9
Matthews, a historian of Arthurian legends, and Knight, a researcher of Western magical traditions, team up again (after Arthurian Magic) in this piquant exploration of the Holy Grail and what has happened to those who tried to find it. They center...
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