The Golden Dawn: Original Account of the Hermetic Teachings vs The Green Witchs Grimoire: Complete Guide to Natural Magic
Overall winner: The Golden Dawn: Original Account of the Hermetic Teachings
Key Differences
Pick A (Arin Murphy-Hiscock) if you want an accessible, well-written guide focused on natural/green witchcraft with a more affordable listed price and strong information quality. Pick B (Israel Regardie, John Michael Greer) if you want a deeper, reference-style treatment of Golden Dawn teachings and occult history with higher reviewer counts and a more polished presentation, though some readers report binding/durability issues
The Golden Dawn: Original Account of the Hermetic Teachings
A comprehensive account of the Hermetic Order's teachings, rites, and ceremonies. Provides deep information and readable content with thoughtful presentation. Customer note: thorough readability and wisdom, useful reference for study
Pros
- thoroughly readable
- rich information content
- aesthetically pleasing presentation
- useful reference for study
Cons
- binding durability concerns
- mixed opinions on pacing
- thickness may affect handling
The Green Witchs Grimoire: Complete Guide to Natural Magic
A guide to creating your own book of natural magic in the Green Witch series. It provides practical information and readable content for green witches, with feedback noting clear information and useful tips for record keeping
Pros
- well-written and easy to read
- clear information quality
- helps with record keeping
Cons
- spooky content noted by some readers
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Arin Murphy-Hiscock |
| Durability | Israel Regardie, John Michael Greer |
| Versatility | Arin Murphy-Hiscock |
| User Reviews | Israel Regardie, John Michael Greer |