Magic and the Supernatural in Fourth Century Syria

ISBN: 9780415392426

作者: Silke Trzcionka

出版社: Routledge

出版年: 2006-10

页数: 240

定价: 258.00元

装帧: Pap

内容简介

Magic and the Supernatural in Fourth Century Syria provides a general survey of magical practices in late antique Syria and Palestine, blending classical, Christian and Jewish traditions. It offers original research into an area that attracts much interest at present, examining both archaeological and literary sources, including: curse-tablets, amulets, historical texts, saints' lives, sermons and speeches. The book surveys a wide range of supernatural beliefs and magical practices, discussed with an aim for understanding their place within their social context.