Part 1: The Nature of Compassion and Its Power in Counsel Learning Objectives By the end of this section, the student will: The Pulse of Wisdom A wizard without compassion is a lantern without flame.He may have knowledge, logic, and mastery of words — but without love, his counsel becomes sterile. In the Book of … Read more
Section 8: Living as a Modern Wizard in Faith Up to this point, we have defined the wizard not as a sorcerer but as a wise one, rooted in wisdom, service, and truth. We have shown that wisdom is celebrated in Scripture, embodied in Christ, and practiced by the faithful throughout history. We have distinguished … Read more
Section 7: Wizardry vs. Sorcery If there is one point of confusion that most needs addressing, it is this: many Christians equate “wizardry” with “sorcery.” They hear the word “wizard” and immediately think of occult practices that the Bible clearly warns against. This is understandable, given how history and popular culture have blurred these terms. … Read more
Section 6: The Power of Words From the very beginning of creation, words have carried power. In Genesis 1, God spoke: “Let there be light,” and there was light. Creation itself came into being through the Word. This theme runs throughout Scripture, reaching its climax in John 1:1: “In the beginning was the Word, and … Read more
Section 5: Logic, Reason, and Critical Thinking In the first four sections, we established that the wizard is not a threat to Christianity but is defined by wisdom and service. But wisdom is not merely intuition or knowledge; it also involves reason, discernment, and clear thinking. In today’s world, where misinformation, deception, and shallow arguments … Read more
Section 4: Wizardry as Service In the previous section, we defined what a wizard truly is: a wise one who seeks understanding and applies wisdom in humility. Now we turn to a vital truth: wisdom is not for self-exaltation. Wisdom is for service. A wizard who hoards knowledge for pride or uses it for manipulation … Read more
Section 3: What a Wizard Really Is In the first section, we untangled the confusion and fears surrounding the word “wizard.” In the second section, we grounded the pursuit of wisdom firmly in Scripture and Christian tradition. Now, in this third section, we need to clearly define what a wizard actually is—not according to rumor, … Read more
Section 2: Wisdom in Scripture and Tradition If we are going to talk seriously about the role of wisdom and the figure of the “wizard” (the wise one), then the best place to begin is with the Bible itself. The Christian faith is not opposed to wisdom. On the contrary, wisdom lies at the very … Read more
Section 1: Introduction — Addressing Concerns When many Christians hear the word “wizard,” a sense of unease or even outright fear often follows. To some, the word calls up images of dark sorcery, occult practices, and things that appear to stand in direct conflict with Christian belief. For centuries, the words “wizard,” “witch,” and “sorcerer” … Read more
Oberon Zell-Ravenheart’s Grimoire for the Apprentice Wizard is a fascinating and ambitious work that bridges the worlds of fantasy, folklore, and practical spirituality. Written by one of the most recognizable figures in the Neo-Pagan movement, this book is designed as both a teaching manual and a reference guide for those who wish to study the … Read more