Faith, Folk and the Far Right: Racist and Anti-Racist Heathenry and Occultism in Britain

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Dominic Alessio Robert J. Wallis

Faith, Folk and the Far Right

Racist and Anti-Racist Heathenry and Occultism in Britain

Dominic Alessio, Robert J. Wallis

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Manchester University Press
01 July 2025

Religion & beliefs; Religion & politics; Religious & theocratic ideologies

This book offers the first examination of extremist Heathenry and occultism in the UK and how anti-racist Heathens act to counter this discourse.

It explores the spectrum of Heathen practice today and the historical origins of racist Heathenry in nineteenth century Germanic romanticism and twentieth century folkish nationalism. Treating each of the three main extremist Heathen organisations, the book extends the analysis to the neo-Nazi occult organisation the Order of the Nine Angles (O9A), and the wider racist Heathen cultural scene in Black Metal and Dark Folk music.

The authors balance this with discussion of how inclusivist Heathens are countering this discourse, from visible protests at far-right rallies to inter-faith forums and an active presence on social media platforms. The book makes an important contribution to the intersecting fields of new religious movements, nationalist history and racist politics.

By: Dominic Alessio, Robert J. Wallis
Imprint: Manchester University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 623g
ISBN: 9781526179470
ISBN 10: 1526179474
Pages: 328
Publication Date: 01 July 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Dominic Alessio is Professor of History and Vice President International at the Richmond American University London. Robert J. Wallis is Senior Lecturer and Staff Tutor at The Open University.