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Semitic Magic: Its Origins and Development

By R. Campbell Thompson

Book information

Publisher
Weiser Books
Year
2000
ISBN
0877289328, 9780877289326
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
13 MB (13256271 bytes)
Pages
286\355
Topic
History
Time added
2016-08-11 11:24:12
AssyriaBabylonia & Sumer;Ancient Civilizations;History;EgWitchcraft & Paganism;Religion & Spirituality;Magi

Description

A study of magical practices including direct translations of spells, rituals, and incantations in ancient Western Asia, the birthplace of Western civilization. Using knowledge preserved in cuneiform incantation tablets from Assyria, aided by Rabbinic tradition, Syriac writings, and Arabic tales, Thompson tracks early magical practices through 3000 years to its vestigial traces in contemporary society.

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