Witches Whores And Sorcerers
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Witches Whores And Sorcerers
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Author : Satnam Mendoza Forrest
language : en
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Release Date : 2011-12-01
Witches Whores And Sorcerers written by Satnam Mendoza Forrest and has been published by University of Texas Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-12-01 with Religion categories.
Early Iranians believed evil had to have a source outside of God, which led to the concept of an entity as powerful and utterly evil as God is potent and good. These two forces, good and evil, which have always vied for superiority, needed helpers in this struggle. According to the Zoroastrians, every entity had to take sides, from the cosmic level to the microcosmic self. One of the results of this battle was that certain humans were thought to side with evil. Who were these allies of that great Evil Spirit? Women were inordinately singled out. Male healers were forbidden to deal with female health disorders because of the fear of the polluting power of feminine blood. Female healers, midwives, and shamans were among those who were accused of collaborating with the Evil Spirit, because they healed women. Men who worked to prepare the dead were also suspected of secret evil. Evil even showed up as animals such as frogs, snakes, and bugs of all sorts, which scuttled to the command of their wicked masters. This first comprehensive study of the concept of evil in early Iran uncovers details of the Iranian struggle against witchcraft, sorcery, and other "evils," beginning with their earliest texts.
Witches Whores And Sorcerers
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Author : S. K. Mendoza Forrest
language : en
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Release Date : 2011-12-01
Witches Whores And Sorcerers written by S. K. Mendoza Forrest and has been published by University of Texas Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-12-01 with Religion categories.
Early Iranians believed evil had to have a source outside of God, which led to the concept of an entity as powerful and utterly evil as God is potent and good. These two forces, good and evil, which have always vied for superiority, needed helpers in this struggle. According to the Zoroastrians, every entity had to take sides, from the cosmic level to the microcosmic self. One of the results of this battle was that certain humans were thought to side with evil. Who were these allies of that great Evil Spirit? Women were inordinately singled out. Male healers were forbidden to deal with female health disorders because of the fear of the polluting power of feminine blood. Female healers, midwives, and shamans were among those who were accused of collaborating with the Evil Spirit, because they healed women. Men who worked to prepare the dead were also suspected of secret evil. Evil even showed up as animals such as frogs, snakes, and bugs of all sorts, which scuttled to the command of their wicked masters. This first comprehensive study of the concept of evil in early Iran uncovers details of the Iranian struggle against witchcraft, sorcery, and other "evils," beginning with their earliest texts.
The Witch S Secret
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Author : Samantha Grosser
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019
The Witch S Secret written by Samantha Grosser and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with categories.
"A seductive, and wickedly alluring gritty tale ... an irresistible read." - Gwendalyn's Books Some Secrets Are Better Left Untold ... Six-fingered Mary Sparrow believes she was cursed at birth, and the bawdy house at the Cardinal's Cap is the only home she's ever known. Like most of the girls, she dreams of escape, but when an old man mysteriously drives her friend to madness, Mary begins to fear for her life. Toby Chyrche also hopes for a better future, away from the confines of the tailor's shop where it seems his fate is set in stone. So when a chance meeting with an old man at the brothel offers him a different path, he is only too eager to accept. Then the discovery of an old book of magic throws a new and shocking light onto the past - his mother had a brother, and that brother was a witch. As the old man's shadow over Bankside lengthens, Mary is drawn into the growing web of darkness. Unable to escape its reach, she turns to Toby for help. But Toby has daemons of his own to face. Will possession of the book be enough to protect them? And what price will they have to pay? A dark tale of witchcraft, magic, and intrigue. Previously published as The Sorcerer's Whore. Praise for The Witch's Secret "Such an enticing read, you won't be able to leave it be."- Jennifer C. Wilson "A wickedly delightful, gripping and immersive tale that totally absorbed me into its hauntingly dark characters." - Gwendalyn's Books "A spell-binding, chilling and evocative adventure, an enticing journey through time and fantasy that will have you begging for more."- Chicks, Rogues and Scandals "I thoroughly enjoyed this novel and would whole-heartedly recommend it."- Juliette Sebock
Witches And Sorcerers
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Author : Gary Jeffrey
language : en
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Release Date : 2011-01-15
Witches And Sorcerers written by Gary Jeffrey and has been published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-01-15 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
This gripping book uses the graphic novel format to examine three real-life stories about people who were accused of being witches and sorcerers in history. Supernatural tales include Nicholas Flamel and the Philosopher's Stone, the Salem Witch Trials, and Grace Sherwoodthe Witch of Pungo. Each story is presented in a riveting style that is accessible to reluctant readers.
Witches
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Author : Tracy Borman
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2013-08-29
Witches written by Tracy Borman and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-08-29 with History categories.
September 1613. In Belvoir Castle, the heir of one of England’s great noble families falls suddenly and dangerously ill. His body is ‘tormented’ with violent convulsions. Within a few short weeks he will suffer an excruciating death. Soon the whole family will be stricken with the same terrifying symptoms. The second son, the last male of the line, will not survive. It is said witches are to blame. And so the Earl of Rutland’s sons will not be the last to die. Witches traces the dramatic events which unfolded at one of England’s oldest and most spectacular castles four hundred years ago. The case is among those which constitute the European witch craze of the 15th-18th centuries, when suspected witches were burned, hanged, or tortured by the thousand. Like those other cases, it is a tale of superstition, the darkest limits of the human imagination and, ultimately, injustice – a reminder of how paranoia and hysteria can create an environment in which nonconformism spells death. But as Tracy Borman reveals here, it is not quite typical. The most powerful and Machiavellian figure of the Jacobean court had a vested interest in events at Belvoir.He would mastermind a conspiracy that has remained hidden for centuries.
Ancient Medicine
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Author : Laura M. Zucconi
language : en
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Release Date : 2019-08-13
Ancient Medicine written by Laura M. Zucconi and has been published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-08-13 with Medical categories.
This book by Laura Zucconi is an accessible introductory text to the practice and theory of medicine in the ancient world. In contrast to other works that focus heavily on Greece and Rome, Zucconi’s Ancient Medicine covers a broader geographical and chronological range. The world of medicine in antiquity consisted of a lot more than Hippocrates and Galen. Zucconi applies historical and anthropological methods to examine the medical cultures of not only Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome but also the Levant, the Anatolian Peninsula, and the Iranian Plateau. Devoting special attention to the fundamental relationship between medicine and theology, Zucconi’s one-volume introduction brings the physicians, patients, procedures, medicines, and ideas of the past to light.
The Witch
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Author : Ronald Hutton
language : en
Publisher: Yale University Press
Release Date : 2017-01-01
The Witch written by Ronald Hutton and has been published by Yale University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-01 with History categories.
This book sets the notorious European witch trials in the widest and deepest possible perspective and traces the major historiographical developments of witchcraft
A Companion To Late Ancient Jews And Judaism
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Author : Gwynn Kessler
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2020-03-26
A Companion To Late Ancient Jews And Judaism written by Gwynn Kessler and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-03-26 with History categories.
An innovative approach to the study of ten centuries of Jewish culture and history A Companion to Late Ancient Jews and Judaism explores the Jewish people, their communities, and various manifestations of their religious and cultural expressions from the third century BCE to the seventh century CE. Presenting a collection of 30 original essays written by noted scholars in the field, this companion provides an expansive examination of ancient Jewish life, identity, gender, sacred and domestic spaces, literature, language, and theological questions throughout late ancient Jewish history and historiography. Editors Gwynn Kessler and Naomi Koltun-Fromm situate the volume within Late Antiquity, enabling readers to rethink traditional chronological, geographic, and political boundaries. The Companion incorporates a broad methodology, drawing from social history, material history and culture, and literary studies to consider the diverse forms and facets of Jews and Judaism within multiple contexts of place, culture, and history. Divided into five parts, thematically-organized essays discuss topics including the spaces where Jews lived, worked, and worshiped, Jewish languages and literatures, ethnicities and identities, and questions about gender and the body central to Jewish culture and Judaism. Offering original scholarship and fresh insights on late ancient Jewish history and culture, this unique volume: Offers a one-volume exploration of “second temple,” “Greco-Roman,” and “rabbinic” periods and sources Explores Jewish life across most of the geographic places where Jews or Judaeans were known to have lived Features original maps of areas cited in every essay, including maps of Jewish settlement throughout Late Antiquity Includes an outline of major historical events, further readings, and full references A Companion to Late Ancient Jews and Judaism: 3rd Century BCE - 7th Century CE is a valuable resource for students, instructors, and scholars of Jewish studies, religion, literature, and ethnic identity, as well as general readers with interest in Jewish history, world religions, Classics, and Late Antiquity.
The Encyclopedia Of Witches Witchcraft And Wicca
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Author : Rosemary Guiley
language : en
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Release Date : 2010-05-12
The Encyclopedia Of Witches Witchcraft And Wicca written by Rosemary Guiley and has been published by Infobase Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-05-12 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
Praise for the previous editions:"Clearly the best reference work on the subject now available."
Demons In The Details
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Author : Sara Ronis
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2022-08-09
Demons In The Details written by Sara Ronis and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-08-09 with History categories.
The Babylonian Talmud is full of stories of demonic encounters, and it also includes many laws that attempt to regulate such encounters. In this book, Sara Ronis takes the reader on a journey across the rabbinic canon, exploring how late antique rabbis imagined, feared, and controlled demons. Ronis contextualizes the Talmud's thought within the rich cultural matrix of Sasanian Babylonia, placing rabbinic thinking in conversation with Sumerian, Akkadian, Ugaritic, Syriac Christian, Zoroastrian, and Second Temple Jewish texts about demons to delve into the interactive communal context in which the rabbis created boundaries between the human and the supernatural, and between themselves and other religious communities. Demons in the Details explores the wide range of ways that the rabbis participated in broader discussions about beliefs and practices with their neighbors, out of which they created a profoundly Jewish demonology.