The Rune Book is the culmination of years of researching and working with runes. The book was written with the practicing heathen in mind, but the knowledge contained within will be of use to anyone who seeks to know the mysteries of the runes. The authors go back to the existing primary sources on the runes, and they explore what is contained in these manuscripts in the context of the heathen belief system in which they were formed. Evidence from the original sources is expanded through the use of comparative linguistics, history, runology, and archaeology in order to get a firmer grasp of the concepts that lie behind the runes themselves. The Rune Book has a firm basis in academic study, as evidenced by its extensive bibliography; however, its real strength is the working knowledge of our faith that further informs the authors. It is this understanding that the authors have sought to share with the publication of The Rune Book, and it is certain to bring about a better understanding of the runes for those who read it.