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The Veil Of Isis or Mysteries Of The Druids (original 1861; edition 1992)

by W. Winwood Reade

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An interesting history of Britian, a lot of information that is quite new, to me anyway. ( )
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A very interesting book. I feel at times that he is reaching in some of his claims concerning the Druids but it doesn't detract much from the reading. I simply made notations in the margin where I knew information was incorrect. Some of his bible verses he quotes I found somewhat elaborated on, one in particular one from Ezekiel 9:4-6 he states a tau was marked on the forehead where the bible only states a mark was made. I am curious where he gets this unless perhaps from a Jewish legend perhaps Ginzberg? As far as the Phoenicians spreading their religion all the way to Britain I think there is that possibility, it would of been interesting to see how he would of fleshed that out a little more if his focus wasn't mainly on the Druids, let alone his mentioning of the Scythians settling in Britain and then silence. His analysis of the Catholic incorporation of pagan rituals and holidays is of course fairly well attested to and the folklore is always very interesting to read on because between his day and ours one must think how much of it has died out. A good book overall despite its minor problems. ( )
  Loptsson | Aug 8, 2010 |
An interesting history of Britian, a lot of information that is quite new, to me anyway. ( )
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