Magic and Divination in Ancient Palestine and Syria

Erscheinungsjahr 1996
ISBN: 978-90-04-10513-3
Verlag: Brill

Buch, Englisch, Band 8, 278 Seiten, Format (B × H): 243 mm x 163 mm, Gewicht: 667 g

Reihe: Studies in the History and Culture of the Ancient Near East

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.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Jeffers

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Religionswissenschaft Sonstige Religionen Sonstige Religionen: Heilige & Traditionelle Texte, Mythologie
• Geisteswissenschaften Jüdische Studien Jüdische Studien Jüdische Spiritualität & Mystik (Kabbala, Chassidismus)
• Geisteswissenschaften Religionswissenschaft Alternative Glaubensformen Okkultismus und andere religiöse Praktiken

Über Autor(innen)

Ann Jeffers, Ph.D. (1989), University College Dublin, is currently Lecturer in Biblical Studies at Heythrop College, University of London.