Magic in the Roman World - Pagans, Jews and Christians

A lively volume exploring the use and abuse of the word 'magic' in late antique texts.

List of contents

Introduction; Chapter 1 Greco-Roman, Christian and Jewish Concepts of "Magic"; Chapter 2 Daimons and Angels and the World of Exorcism; Chapter 3 Ancient Rites for Gaining Lovers; Chapter 4 Using Natural Forces for Divine Goals; Chapter 5 Divine Power, Human Hands; Chapter 6 "Even the Decent Women Practice Witchcraft"; Chapter 7 Concluding Note;

Report

'This is an entertaining and scholarly introduction to magical beliefs and practices in the early centuries of the Christian era ... This book will be required reading for students and researchers of ancient magic.' - R.J.Clare University of Leeds
'[Janowitz's] book will help serve as an introduction to the fascinating study of ancient magic for the non-specialist ...' - Journal of Roman Studies

Product details

• Authors: Naomi Janowitz, Janowitz Naomi
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 21.06.2001
• EAN: 9780415202077
• ISBN: 978-0-415-20207-7
• No. of pages: 160
• Series: Religion in the First Christian Centuries
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Antiquity; HISTORY / Ancient / General, Religion: general, Ancient History, Classical history / classical civilisation, Magic, alchemy and hermetic thought, Magic, alchemy & hermetic thought, Ancient religions & mythologies, Eclectic & Esoteric Religions & Belief Systems, Ancient religions and Mythologies, Eclectic and esoteric religions and belief systems