Flawed as it is, The Witch Cult in Western Europe provided the impetus for the Wiccan and Neo-Pagan movements, even though Murray's theories have since been discredited. However, if we dismiss her conclusions and focus exclusively on the evidence she collected, we gain rare insight into the actual beliefs and practices of authentic historical Witchcraft, which often conflict with those of Wicca and Neo-Paganism. This textbook edition has been formatted for use with the Heritage Witchcraft Academy coursework. Students are encouraged to draw their own conclusions by extrapolating the actual evidence from Murray's own theories.