Binding Words - Textual Amulets in the Middle Ages

In the Middle Ages, textual amulets were thought to protect the bearer against enemies, to heal afflictions caused by demonic invasions, and to bring the wearer good fortune. Offering an analysis of many surviving textual amulets, this book provides a study of this once-common means of harnessing the magical power of words.

About the author

Don C. Skemer is Curator of Manuscripts in the Department of Rare Books and Special Collections at Princeton University's Harvey S. Firestone Memorial Library.

Summary

In the Middle Ages, textual amulets were thought to protect the bearer against enemies, to heal afflictions caused by demonic invasions, and to bring the wearer good fortune. Offering an analysis of many surviving textual amulets, this book provides a study of this once-common means of harnessing the magical power of words.

Product details

• Authors: Don C. Skemer, Don C. Skemer, Don C. (Curator of Manuscripts Skemer
• Publisher: Pennsylvania State University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2021
• EAN: 9780271027227
• ISBN: 978-0-271-02722-7
• No. of pages: 336
• Dimensions: 247 mm x 168 mm x 27 mm
• Weight: 676 g
• Illustrations: 12 Halftones, black and white
• Series: Magic in History; Magic in History
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works