Ancient Magic and Ritual Power

摘要: This volume contains a series of provocative essays that explore expressions magic and ritual power in the ancient world. The are authored by leading scholars fields Egyptology, Near Eastern studies, Hebrew Bible, Judaica, classical Greek Roman early Christianity patristics, Coptology. Throughout book examine terms employed descriptions magic. From this examination comes clarification as polemical term exclusion but also an understanding Egyptian conceptions more neutral category inclusion. should prove to be foundational for future scholarly studies power. publication has been published hardback (no longer available).