Cataclysmic changes are occurring in our society — and at a rate that is astounding. The religious and spiritual outlook of our generation is undergoing seismic shifts that would have been undreamt of a few decades ago. People are becoming spiritually hungry, but instead of looking in the direction of Christianity, or indeed even the major religions of the world, they are delving in areas almost unknown for at least one, if not two, thousand years. Citizens of the Western World are revisiting paganism — and in phenomenal numbers. This book examines its comeback.

Jonathan Skinner, who formerly worked for the UCCF, is currently one of the ministers of Widcombe Baptist Church, Bath, England. He is a journalist and has a BSc in biochemistry. He has taught science, worked among students and discusses questions of science and faith. He is married with four children. He is also the author of The edge of known reality and beyond.

'We welcome this important book by a Baptist pastor in Bath, which examines the resurgence, power and nature of paganism and the occult. A timely and very relevant publication. .'

'This is a balanced book, with well-researched facts, without needless sensationalism, with much thoughtful and perceptive analysis. It is also, surprisingly, an encouraging book, for as Skinner points out, paganism is a familiar foe, which Christianity has defeated in the past. Furthermore this new interest in spirituality gives us new opportunities for sharing the gospel. Christians will find this book enlightening; it could also usefully be given to the intelligent pagan.'
 

'This is a book all Christians should read in our increasingly deceptive society.'
 

'In terms of substance, the author has read widely in the subject and the book is very informative, a useful resource especially for Christians who may be dealing with people dabbling in, or in the clutches of, some form of paganism'.

'Some may feel that this is a subject unworthy of study. All believers should be concerned about the resurgence of paganism. To worship the creation but to forget the Creator is both idolatry and a tragedy. Because of vast displays of ‘new spiritual’ books on offer, the average man is now increasingly aware of a spiritual dimension, is often fascinated by it, yet remains utterly confused and lost. There are many seekers these days. This may be a God given opportunity to reach them. As it is essential to be informed, this book will prove valuable'. Peace and Truth Magazine, January 2008