The God of the Witches

Contrary to popular history, Murray contends that our European ancestors did not completely convert to Christianity at an early date- rather, remnants of "The Old Religion" lingered long into the 17th century. With the eye of a scientist and scholar, Murray examines the truth behind the Witch Trials, the legend of Robin Hood, the deaths of Thomas Beckett and Joan of Arc, and the real origins of the elusive Fairy Folk.