Ancient Magic And Ritual Power
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Ancient Magic And Ritual Power
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Author : Paul Mirecki
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2015-08-24
Ancient Magic And Ritual Power written by Paul Mirecki and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-08-24 with History categories.
This volume contains a series of provocative essays that explore expressions of magic and ritual power in the ancient world. The essays are authored by leading scholars in the fields of Egyptology, ancient Near Eastern studies, the Hebrew Bible, Judaica, classical Greek and Roman studies, early Christianity and patristics, and Coptology. Throughout the book the essays examine the terms employed in descriptions of ancient magic. From this examination comes a clarification of magic as a polemical term of exclusion but also an understanding of the classical Egyptian and early Greek conceptions of magic as a more neutral category of inclusion. This book should prove to be foundational for future scholarly studies of ancient magic and ritual power. This publication has also been published in paperback, please click here for details.
Ancient Magic Et Ritual Power
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Author : Marvin Meyer
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1995
Ancient Magic Et Ritual Power written by Marvin Meyer and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with categories.
Magic And Ritual In The Ancient World
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Author : Paul Mirecki
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2002-01-01
Magic And Ritual In The Ancient World written by Paul Mirecki and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-01-01 with History categories.
This volume contains a series of provocative essays that explore expressions of magic and ritual power in the ancient world. The essays are authored by leading scholars in the fields of Egyptology, ancient Near Eastern studies, the Hebrew Bible, Judaica, classical Greek and Roman studies, early Christianity and patristics, and Coptic and Islamic Egypt. The strength of the present volume lies in the breadth of scholarly approaches represented. The book begins with several papyrological studies presenting important new texts in Greek and Coptic, continuing with essays focusing on taxonomy and definition. The concluding essays apply contemporary theories to analyses of specific test cases in a broad variety of ancient Mediterranean cultures.
Guide To The Study Of Ancient Magic
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Author : David Frankfurter
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2019-03-19
Guide To The Study Of Ancient Magic written by David Frankfurter and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-19 with History categories.
This volume seeks to advance the study of ancient magic through separate discussions of ancient terms for ambiguous or illicit ritual, the ancient texts commonly designated magical, and contexts in which the term magic may be used descriptively.
Ancient Christian Magic
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Author : Marvin W. Meyer
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 1999-04-04
Ancient Christian Magic written by Marvin W. Meyer and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-04-04 with Religion categories.
This thought-provoking collection of magical texts from ancient Egypt shows the exotic rituals, esoteric healing practices, and incantatory and supernatural dimensions that flowered in early Christianity. These remarkable Christian magical texts include curses, spells of protection from "headless powers" and evil spirits, spells invoking thunderous powers, descriptions of fire baptism, and even recipes from a magical "cookbook." Virtually all the texts are by Coptic Christians, and they date from about the 1st-12th centuries of the common era, with the majority from late antiquity. By placing these rarely seen texts in historical context and discussing their significance, the authors explore the place of healing, prayer, miracles, and magic in the early Christian experience, and expand our understanding of Christianity and Gnosticism as a vital folk religion.
Prayer Magic And The Stars In The Ancient And Late Antique World
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Author : Scott Noegel
language : en
Publisher: Penn State Press
Release Date : 2010-11-01
Prayer Magic And The Stars In The Ancient And Late Antique World written by Scott Noegel and has been published by Penn State Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-11-01 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
In the religious systems of ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Mediterranean, gods and demigods were neither abstract nor distant, but communicated with mankind through signs and active intervention. Men and women were thus eager to interpret, appeal to, and even control the gods and their agents. In Prayer, Magic, and the Stars in the Ancient and Late Antique World, a distinguished array of scholars explores the many ways in which people in the ancient world sought to gain access to--or, in some cases, to bind or escape from--the divine powers of heaven and earth. Grounded in a variety of disciplines, including Assyriology, Classics, and early Islamic history, the fifteen essays in this volume cover a broad geographic area: Greece, Egypt, Syria-Palestine, Mesopotamia, and Persia. Topics include celestial divination in early Mesopotamia, the civic festivals of classical Athens, and Christian magical papyri from Coptic Egypt. Moving forward to Late Antiquity, we see how Judaism, Christianity, and Islam each incorporated many aspects of ancient Near Eastern and Graeco-Roman religion into their own prayers, rituals, and conceptions. Even if they no longer conceived of the sun, moon, and the stars as eternal or divine, Christians, Jews, and Muslims often continued to study the movements of the heavens as a map on which divine power could be read. The reader already familiar with studies of ancient religion will find in Prayer, Magic, and the Stars both old friends and new faces. Contributors include Gideon Bohak, Nicola Denzey, Jacco Dieleman, Radcliffe Edmonds, Marvin Meyer, Michael G. Morony, Ian Moyer, Francesca Rochberg, Jonathan Z. Smith, Mark S. Smith, Peter Struck, Michael Swartz, and Kasia Szpakowska. Published as part of Penn State's Magic in History series, Prayer, Magic, and the Stars appears at a time of renewed interest in divination and occult practices in the ancient world. It will interest a wide audience in the field of comparative religion as well as students of the ancient world and late antiquity.
Magic And Ritual In The Ancient World
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Author : Paul Allan Mirecki
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2002
Magic And Ritual In The Ancient World written by Paul Allan Mirecki and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Religion categories.
This volume contains a series of provocative essays that explore expressions of magic and ritual power in the ancient world. The strength of the present volume lies in the breadth of scholarly approaches represented. The book begins with several papyrological studies presenting important new texts in Greek and Coptic, continuing with essays focussing on taxonomy and definition. The concluding essays apply contemporary theories to analyses of specific test cases in a broad variety of ancient Mediterranean cultures. Paul Mirecki, Th.D. (1986) in Religious Studies, Harvard Divinity School, is Associate Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Kansas. Marvin Meyer, Ph.D. (1979) in Religion, Claremont Graduate School, is Professor of Religion at Chapman University, Orange, California, and Director of the Coptic Magical Texts Project of the Institute for Antiquity and Christianity.
Modern Witchcraft S Call To Old World Magic
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Author : Lilith Silverwind
language : en
Publisher: tredition
Release Date : 2024-02-23
Modern Witchcraft S Call To Old World Magic written by Lilith Silverwind and has been published by tredition this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-02-23 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
In "Modern Witchcraft's Call to Old World Magic: The Power of Ancient Practices in the 21st Century" by Lilith Silverwind, readers are invited on a transformative journey that bridges the mystical gap between the ancient traditions of witchcraft and their place in the modern world. This enlightening guide not only uncovers the historical roots and the evolution of witchcraft through the ages but also demonstrates how these time-honored practices can be adapted to empower our lives today. Silverwind masterfully weaves together the wisdom of the old with the realities of the 21st century, offering practical advice, rituals, and insights for those seeking spiritual growth, self-empowerment, and a deeper connection to the natural world. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or new to the path of the witch, this book is a beacon of light, guiding readers to harness the power of ancient magic in our contemporary era.
The Scent Of Ancient Magic
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Author : Britta K. Ager
language : en
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
Release Date : 2022-04-27
The Scent Of Ancient Magic written by Britta K. Ager and has been published by University of Michigan Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-04-27 with History categories.
Chapter 1.Breath of the Leopard: scent and magic --Chapter 2.Fragrant panacea: scent and power --Chapter 3.Scent in the Magical Papyri --Chapter 4.Perfumed Enchantments: the smell of witches' magic --Chapter 5.Rot and roses: the smell of witches -- --Chapter 6.Scented space, scenting space --Epilogue.Scent of ancient magic.
Recovering The Ancient Magic
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Author : Max Freedom Long
language : en
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Release Date : 2013-04-18
Recovering The Ancient Magic written by Max Freedom Long and has been published by Read Books Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-18 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
Recovering the Ancient Magic presents the results of an 18-year-long study of Huna magic, detailing examples of fire-walking, spiritualism, levitation, mind-reading, instant healing, and changes in physical material. Max Freedom Long spent 14 years in Hawaii studying the secrets of the kahunas of magic. His attempts to discover the secrets behind magical ability are detailed in this volume containing his collected data and assimilated theories. Long examines the various examples of ancient magic that he witnessed and presents profuse philosophical thoughts. This volume features chapters on many elements of ancient magic including: - Fire-walking - Ghosts - Hypnosis, mind reading, and telepathy - Crystal gazing - Voodoo - Incantation rituals - Materialisation and levitation First published in 1936, Recovering the Ancient Magic was the first book on Huna, and Max Freedom Long’s study would make the perfect read for those interested in the secrets of magical power.