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9780415392419

Magic and the Supernatural in Fourth Century Syria

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  • ISBN13:

    9780415392419

  • ISBN10:

    0415392411

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2007-01-02
  • Publisher: Routledge

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Magic and the Supernatural in Fourth Century Syriaprovides 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.

Table of Contents

Introductionp. 1
The status quaestionisp. 5
Syria and Palestine : a fourth-century backgroundp. 24
Curse for courses : heavy tactics in the Hippodromep. 38
Supernatural sabotage : ensuring a successful livelihoodp. 52
Demanding desire : rituals of love and lustp. 81
The apotropaic : protecting good fortunep. 101
Illness and healing : threats and retaliation in a discourse of powerp. 121
Possession and expulsion : experiencing and dispelling the daimonicp. 142
Conclusion : ambitions, desires, fears and insecuritiesp. 161
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