It is the fear and trepidation of 2014 years ago, of another time when it all went terribly wrong. It took me a few minutes to realize the fear was not mine, it was not today's fear, it was not of this time or this place or this person. I awoke this morning filled with trepidation, that sense of fear deep in the pit of my stomach. I have decided to cocoon in silence, in the shade of my oak trees and with my labyrinth close at hand for prayer and meditation when I am ready. Is there anything left for me to say? Personally, it is a day when I choose to spend these hours between noon and three alone, or in a service that I find inspiring. What could I say about Good Friday that I have not already said? I wrote over 400 pages in The Expected One to make my point about Good Friday. A major contribution to the fields of Goddess studies, history, and western European cultures.”-Julia Jean, Ph.D.Earlier today I posted a note I wrote from 2009 because I could not decide what I wanted my Good Friday message to be this year. In this evocative and engaging book, the author takes us from the Paleolithic to the contemporary times showing the blending of religious traditions across the region. “A gorgeous contribution to the literature unearthing and decoding the history of the cultures of the divine feminine in Europe.For anyone with an interest in the many representations and manifestations of the sacred feminine in Europe, this book is an essential read.”-Charlene Eska, Virginia Tech “A fascinating examination of the history of the divine feminine in western civilization…scholarly in scope and detail, yet highly readable.A basic theme of the book is that we must not only look to Greece and Rome, to Christianity and Judaism for the roots of modern culture, we must also look to the indigenous people of Europe.”-Margot Adler, author, Drawing Down the Moon
From the Bronze Age to the Grail legends of the Middle Ages, this beautifully written work allows one to ponder the relationship of women to the spiritual reality of European life, past and present.
Comparative examples from other native cultures, and quotes from spiritual leaders around the world, set European religions in context with other indigenous cultures. From the cave painting of southern France to ancient Irish tombs, from shamanic rituals to Arthurian legends, the divine feminine plays an essential role in understanding where we have come from and where we are going.
Drawing upon research in archaeology, history, sociology, anthropology and the study of religions to connect the reader with the myths and symbols of the European traditions, the book shows how the power of European goddesses and holy women evolved through the ages, adapting to climate change and social upheaval, but continually reflecting the importance of living in an harmonious relationship with the environment and the spirit world. This book is an exploration of the spiritual traditions of ancient Europe, focusing on the numinous presence of the divine feminine in Russia, Central Europe, France, Britain, Ireland and the northern regions.
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