Acknowledgments

There are so many wonderful people to thank and acknowledge with regard to the creation of this book:

Firstly my children, Aisha and Jamie, for their patience and support. I am so proud of them both and learn far more from them than I could possibly have taught them. Llewellyn Worldwide, for their belief in my project and especially acquisitions editor, Elysia Gallo, who’s been a delight to work with throughout the entire process.

Barbara Erskine, one of my very favourite novelists, for honouring me with her beautiful Preface, and for her generous friendship.

Matthew Fox, a longtime spiritual hero of mine, for his astonishing Foreword and for his encouragement in the light of my own problems with institutional Christianity.

The Pagan elders who gave so generously of their time and creativity in providing such a rich feast of essays: Emma Restall Orr, Reni, Adele Nozedar, Joyce Higginbotham, Christopher Penczak, Maria Ede-Weaving, Karen Tate, Rob Chapman, James Carrington, Stephen Critchley, John Michael Greer, Diana L. Paxson, Marcus Katz, Philip Carr-Gomm, Sarah Kral, and Erin Dragonsong.

The thirteen Pagan elders who allowed me into their lives with pen paper and a whole load of eccentric questions about Jesus: Maxine Sanders, Selena Fox, Raven Digitalis, Sorita D’Este, Caitlín Matthews, Janet Farrar, Gavin Bone, Oberon Zell-Ravenheart, Cassandra Eason, Raven Grimassi, Scott Blunt, Kerr Cuhulain, and Gill Edwards.

Others who’ve helped with advice, finding quotations and general support. Among them Raymond Buckland, Viviane Crowley, (and the late and great) IsaacBonewits.

My wonderful Facebook family and those at hedge-Church for the constant support, and those who were good enough to offer advice as proofreaders.

My sisters and brothers in The Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids, The Druid Network; The Open Episcopal Church; The Progressive Christian Network Britain; The Progressive Christian Alliance; The Church of England; and all those from other religions, faiths, and paths who’ve accompanied me on my pilgrimage.

Finally the Source—God/Goddess/The Great Spirit/The Divine All. Thank you for the great adventure that never slows down or ceases to amaze. May the journey continue with your grace and presence by my side.

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