Books and Pamphlets

Martin S. Regal and Judy Quinn translation, 247 pages. At last in print, on of the most talked about Sagas, which is quite descriptive of the old ways of the Asatru of Iceland. You will learn of blood oaths, murder, revenge, and yet mor murder and revenge. The saga covers the lives of several enerations of the Western Fjords as well as maps and narratives of ancient customs and religious belief.

by Park Puryear and the Norreona Soceity, softcover - 433 pages. This is essential companion to the asatru Edda and the set present a complete and concise collection of all the Eddas written by an Asatruar who carefully removed most Christian influences from our sacred texts and lists them in the proper chronological order as they should be. It includes an extensive dictionary which by itself is vital to all who follow the old ways. Large 8 1/2 x11" format.

Snorri Sturluson, Jules Williams Press, softcover, 400 pages. This sterling translation chronicles the lives of the Norse Kings, as recorded by a man who could have held his own in any of the tales he recounted.

Mark Puryear and the Norroena Society translation, softcover, 404 pages. I Universe Press. A heroic effort to present the Eddas as a sacred text. Free of outlander and xtian influences. This book is for the Gothar and the most serious of students. Extensive footnotes and Old Norse dictionary. This is the most important book for the Asatru in decades. Large 8 1/2 x 11" full sized format.

A concises, straightforward question and answer booklet about the religion of Asatru. Addresses such basics as when it started and what followers believe.

Rudolf Simek, Boydell and Brewer, softcover, 425 pages. This is the standard reference source used by everyone with an interest in the old ways, and this dicutionary belongs on everyone's bookshelf, you will find yourself reading t often.

Jules William Press, Softcover, 180 pages Jesse Byock and Randal Gorddon. Prof. Byock has written numerous volumes on runes, lore, sagas and other books favorable of our Asatru belief. This is a valuable resource for study of our ancient native tongue, presented in a manner for easier study.

Edward Thorson The Rune Guild, softcover, 235 pages. A complete guided curriculum of rune work. The Nine Doors are actually steps taken from beginning to end on comprehending the runes, their value, uses, terminology, galdor and much more. While Futhark by the same author is excellent for the beginner, Nine Doors is the next step up.

Padraic Colum Simon and Schuster, softcover, 271 pages Well written and easy to read stories of the Eddas. Great for beginners i the lore and suitable for children's studies. Some illustrations.

Tacitus, Penguin Classics, softcover, 175 pages. A classic reference book based on eye witness acocunts describing ancient, Heathen Britain and Germany

Snorri Sturluson. Dover Publications softcover, 288 pages. Arthur Gilchrist Brodeur. This is an exact reprint of the Prose Edda originally published by the American-Scandinavian Foundation of New York in 1916, except that it is a softcover. This is an excellent translation and we are pleased that it is again in print. With introduction and prologue.

Lee M. Hollander translation, University of Texas Press, softcover, 343 pages. The most important document of the Asatru Nation. This book is a must in every ones library.

Jesse Byock, 383 pages. Jules William Press softcover. For those of you trying to learn Old Norse, you have the definitive source. This is a university level textbook which not only teaches Norse but the history and culture of the Northlands including Saga studies and runes. This is an incredible source of information for the Gothar and serious student and practitioner of Asatru. Professor Byock is very Asatru friendly and an incredible source of trusted information about our history, lore, and native spriituality.

Paulsson & Magnusson translation, Penguin softcover. This important saga recounts the tale of the discovery and colonization of both Greenland and Vinland. This is probably the most studied and debated of all the sagas. It is certainly the most readable and studied and debated of all the sagas.

Carolyne Larrington translation. Oxford Press softcover, 326 pages. This new translation of the ancient wisdom and tales of the Gods and Goddesses has been loudly acclaimed for it's easy to read and comprehend language which remains true to the Icelandic to English meanings long used by the early translators. Extensive footnotes.

Henry Adam Bellows. Dover Publications softcover, 251 pages. At last and after many years, the Bellows translation is again available to the folk. Favored for extensive explanatory footnotes and easy to read style. This translation belongs on every Asatruar's book shelf.

DuBois, University of Pennsylvania Press, 271 pages. University of Pennsylvania Press softcover. This authorative work offers a comprehensive narrative on our ancient Heathen beliefs and ustoms, as well as describing Christian influences on the customs and religious practices of Scandinavians. This is the book we all have been waiting for!

H.P. Hassenfratz PhD, Inner Traditions softcover, 164 pages. A comprehensive guide to the ancient religious and cultural rites of the Norse/Germanic people during the Bronze Age. This is the most complete and thorough compendium on the subject ever!

Mark Puryear, I Universe Press softcover, 255 pages. An excellent introduction to the religion of Asatru which may benefit the more advanced students as well. Includes chapters on the lore as well as how Asatru is practiced today. It also includes a dictionary which is one of the most complete available; this has received reviews within the Asatru community.

Christiansen, Penguin History, softcover, 287 pages. Theconverted military and economic campaign launched against the last of the Heathen tribes of Northern Europe which lasted for hundreds of years and inflicted hundreds of thousands of casualities. This heroic tale of the heroism of the Polish and Lithuanian peoples is a must-read.