Beginning with Deut. 18:9ff and its condemnation of magicians and diviners, this book explores the window that this text gives us into magic and divination in Ancient Palestine and Syria. Investigating the wealth of language combined with the archaeological and historical evidence, it seeks to place the influence of these factors in the emerging Israelite religion. An integral part of Ancient Near Eastern cosmology and culture, magic and divination are never completely eradicated despite the ideological warfare led by the Old Testament writers.The first part examines the function of various magicians and diviners. This is followed by a chapter on dreams and visions. The third chapter looks at the techniques and devices used by the oracular practitioners. Other subjects covered include magic in warfare, in the treatment of diseases, and blessing and cursing.
Format: Hardback
CONTRIBUTORS: Jeffers
EAN: 9789004105133
COUNTRY: Netherlands
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WEIGHT: 672 g
HEIGHT: 235 cm
PUBLISHED BY: Brill
DATE PUBLISHED: 1996-06-01
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GENRE: ARCHITECTURE / Interior Design / General, HISTORY / Ancient / General, HISTORY / Europe / General, BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Magick Studies
WIDTH: 155 cm
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Book Themes:
Palestine, Syria, Judaism, Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts, Mysticism, Magic, alchemy and hermetic thought
Ann Jeffers, Ph.D. (1989), University College Dublin, is currently Lecturer in Biblical Studies at Heythrop College, University of London.
