Science and Magic in the Modern World, Subbotsky Eugene
Автор: Davies Owen Название: Oxford Illustrated History of Witchcraft and Magic ISBN: 019960844X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199608447 Издательство: Oxford Academ Рейтинг: Цена: от 3341.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть
Описание: The 4000-year story of witchcraft and magic - from the ancient world to Harry Potter... and beyond...
Автор: Stratton Kimberly B. Название: Daughters of Hecate: Women and Magic in the Ancient World ISBN: 0195342712 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780195342710 Издательство: Oxford Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 6366.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Daughters of Hecate presents a diverse collection of essays on the topic of women and magic in the ancient Mediterranean world. The book gathers investigations by leading scholars from the fields of Classics, Judaic Studies, and early Christianity, illuminating as well as interrogating the persistent associations of women with magic.
Автор: Skinner Stephen Название: Techniques of Solomonic Magic ISBN: 9810943105 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789810943103 Издательство: Gazelle Book Services Рейтинг: Цена: 9867.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: An analysis of the methods of Solomonic magic from the 7th to the 19th century as found in the Hygromanteia and Key of Solomon. This volume is about the methods of magic used in 7th century Egyptian Alexandria and how they have been passed via the Greek grimoires of Byzantium (the Hygromanteia), to the manuscripts of the Latin Clavicula Salomonis and its English incarnation as the Key of Solomon. Jewish techniques like the use of pentacles, oil and water skrying were added along the way, but Solomonic magic (despite its name) remained basically a classical Greek form of magic. Amazingly, this transmission has involved very few changes: the technology of magic has remained firmly intact. The emphasis is upon specific magical techniques such as the invocation of the gods, the binding of demons, the use of the four demon Kings, the construction of a circle and lamen (for protection of the magician). The requirements of purity, sexual abstinence, and fasting have changed little in the last 2000 years. The concrete reasons for that are explained. The difference between amulets, talismans and phylacteries or lamens is outlined along with their methods of construction. Examples of magical circles have been taken from many sources and their construction and development traced out. Practical considerations such as choice of incense, the timing of the cutting of the wand, utilisation of rings and statues, use of the Table of Evocation, or the acquisition of a familiar spirit are explained. The structure of a Solomonic evocation puts into perspective the reasons for each step, the use of thwarting angels, achieving invisibility, sacrifice, love magic, treasure finding, and the binding, imprisoning and licensing of spirits. The facing directions and timing of evocations have always been crucial, and these too have remained consistent. By examining the way these same methods were used again and again in the various periods, minor omissions in magical practice can be observed and repaired. This book is thus a follow-on from Techniques of Graeco-Egyptian Magic. This volume investigates precise methods used by magicians from the magicians own handbooks rather than from the opinions of theologians, historians, anthropologists or legislators. The emphasis is on what magicians did and why. Tools used by magicians in 7th century Alexandria, 15th century Constantinople and 19th century London are very much the same. Detailed comparisons are made chapter by chapter with 70 illustrations of magical equipment like the wand, the sword, wax and clay images and magical gems, drawn from a wide range of manuscripts and reproduced with detailed analysis. Literally hundreds of manuscripts in libraries across Europe have been read and checked to ensure this is the most detailed analysis of Solomonic magic, from the inside, ever penned.
Название: Oxford illustrated history of witchcraft and magic ISBN: 0192897780 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780192897787 Издательство: Oxford Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 3536.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The 4000-year story of witchcraft and magic - from the ancient world to Harry Potter... and beyond...
Автор: Raven Maarten J. Название: Egyptian Magic: The Quest for Thothas Book of Secrets ISBN: 9774169336 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789774169335 Издательство: Bloomsbury Academic Рейтинг: Цена: 3852.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: A beautiful and informative overview of ancient Egyptian magic, superstitious beliefs, and the occult, expertly written and illustrated The ancient Egyptians were firmly convinced of the importance of magic, which was both a source of supernatural wisdom and a means of affecting one's own fate. The gods themselves used it for creating the world, granting humankind magical powers as an aid to the struggle for existence. Magic formed a link between human beings, gods, and the dead. Magicians were the indispensable guardians of the god-given cosmic order, learned scholars who were always searching for the Magic Book of Thoth, which could explain the wonders of nature. Egyptian Magic, illustrated with wonderful and mysterious objects from European museum collections, describes how Egyptian sorcerers used their craft to protect the weakest members of society, to support the gods in their fight against evil, and to imbue the dead with immortality, and explores the arcane systems and traditions of the occult that governed this well-organized universe of ancient Egypt.
Название: Magic, witchcraft, and ghosts in the enlightenment ISBN: 0367502763 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780367502768 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 5970.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Magic, Witchcraft, and Ghosts in the Enlightenment argues for the centrality of magical practices and ideas throughout the long eighteenth century.Although the hunt for witches in Europe declined precipitously after 1650, and the intellectual justification for natural magic came under fire by 1700, belief in magic among the general population did not come to a sudden stop. The philosophes continued to take aim at magical practices, alongside religion, as examples of superstitions that an enlightened age needed to put behind them. In addition to a continuity of beliefs and practices, the eighteenth century also saw improvement and innovation in magical ideas, the understanding of ghosts, and attitudes toward witchcraft. The volume takes a broad geographical approach and includes essays focusing on Great Britain (England and Ireland), France, Germany, and Hungary. It also takes a wide approach to the subject and includes essays on astrology, alchemy, witchcraft, cunning folk, ghosts, treasure hunters, and purveyors of magic.With a broad chronological scope that ranges from the end of the seventeenth century to the early nineteenth century, this volume is useful for undergraduates, postgraduates, scholars, and those with a general interest in magic, witchcraft, and spirits in the Enlightenment.
Автор: Stein, Rebecca Stein, Philip L. Название: Anthropology of religion, magic, and witchcraft ISBN: 1138692522 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138692527 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 13014.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
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This concise and accessible textbook introduces students to the anthropological study of religion. Stein and Stein examine religious expression from a cross-cultural perspective and expose students to the varying complexity of world religions. The chapters incorporate key theoretical concepts and a rich range of ethnographic material.
The fourth edition of The Anthropology of Religion, Magic, and Witchcraft offers: - increased coverage of new religious movements, fundamentalism, and religion and conflict/violence; - fresh case study material with examples drawn from around the globe; - further resources via a comprehensive companion website.
This is an essential guide for students encountering anthropology of religion for the first time.
Автор: Bailey, Michael David Название: Magic: the basics ISBN: 1138809616 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138809611 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 3673.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Magic: The Basics is a concise and engaging introduction to magic in world history and contemporary societies. Presenting Magic as a global phenomenon which has manifested in all human cultures, this book takes a thematic approach which explores the historical, social and cultural aspects of magic.
Описание: This text is immediately relevant, and is more relevant than ever, as we acknowledge and continually reference a feeling of an impending and massive change. Simply, this text is intended to act as a practitioner`s guide to exposing the magic of design.
Автор: Jolly, Peters, and Raudvere Название: Witchcraft and magic in Europe. Vol.3 The Middle Ages ISBN: 0485891034 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780485891034 Издательство: Continuum Рейтинг: Цена: 17820.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Between the age of St. Augustine and the sixteenth century reformations magic continued to be both a matter of popular practice and of learned inquiry. This volume deals with its use in such contexts as healing and divination and as an aspect of the knowledge of nature`s occult virtues and secrets.
Автор: Rampton Martha Название: European Magic and Witchcraft: A Reader ISBN: 1442634200 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781442634206 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 7894.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Magic, witches, and demons have drawn interest and fear throughout human history. In this comprehensive primary source reader, Martha Rampton traces the history of our fascination with magic and witchcraft from the first through to the seventeenth century.
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