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| Title | : | The Sin Eater's Last Confessions: Lost Traditions of Celtic Shamanism (The Sin Eater #1) |
| Author | : | Ross Heaven |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 261 pages |
| Published | : | July 8th 2008 by Llewellyn Publications (first published July 1st 2008) |
| Categories | : | Nonfiction. Spirituality. Occult. Religion. Paganism |
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Paperback | Pages: 261 pages Rating: 4.36 | 88 Users | 14 Reviews
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As I grew to know Adam Dilwyn Vaughn, it became clear why he lived as he did, where he did, and why he was regarded warily by others, for in his younger days, Adam had been a sin eater (bwytawr pechod in the Welsh, from which this tradition comes)--a devourer of human sins--and his was a story of the soul, what it may contain, and how it can be healed and find purpose.It is only now that I can keep my promise to Adam to make his confession by the telling of his life.
Revealed in this remarkable true account are the secrets of a lost tradition of Celtic shamanism, from working with plant medicine and nature allies to deciphering omens and communicating with nature spirits. In this fascinating tale, the sin eater's apprentice shares powerful gifts and lessons from the natural world and explores their relevance to our human quest to discover--and live--our soul's purpose for this lifetime.
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| Original Title: | The Sin Eaters Last Confessions: Lost Traditions of Celtic Shamanism |
| ISBN: | 0738713562 (ISBN13: 9780738713564) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | The Sin Eater #1 |
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Ratings: 4.36 From 88 Users | 14 ReviewsCommentary About Books The Sin Eater's Last Confessions: Lost Traditions of Celtic Shamanism (The Sin Eater #1)
I am rather taken with this book. When I first received it, I sat down just to peruse the pages and get an idea of the contents. However, as I began reading, I was completely drawn in. I finished it in less than 24 hours, even with all my chores and a full day's work. This book is chock-full of profound and beautiful information. The author relates his experiences with a dear friend and teacher who happens to be what some cultures might call a shaman. This friend teaches him how to work withI am rather taken with this book. When I first received it, I sat down just to peruse the pages and get an idea of the contents. However, as I began reading, I was completely drawn in. I finished it in less than 24 hours, even with all my chores and a full day's work. This book is chock-full of profound and beautiful information. The author relates his experiences with a dear friend and teacher who happens to be what some cultures might call a shaman. This friend teaches him how to work with
Fascinating. And yes,sin eating was a real event. Great book with only one inconsistency in story line. Wonder why the editors did not catch that. Left me a little confused about when an event took place. Other than that. It was enjoyable.
Some interesting theory and philosophy but falls victim to altered state experiences which I have little interest or tolerance of in a narrative. I throughly enjoyed the parts that dealt with the theology behind the practices and wish the book had stuck to that so it would have been an entirely positive experience.
There is nothing else like it!
A very interesting account of a man who might well have been the last Sin Eater in England. The fascinating details of the duties of a Sin Eater, which have very little in common with the Heath Ledger film of that name, are interwoven with the author's own story of self discovery as a not-quite apprentice. There can't be too many witness accounts of the death of a tradition and I feel that makes this a book well worth reading.
Great book! Already have the continuation of the series and can not wait to start reading.
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