Magic in the Roman World: Pagans, Jews and Christians
Author:   Naomi Janowitz
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:  

9780415202060


Pages:   160
Publication Date:   21 June 2001
Format:   Hardback
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

Our Price $305.00 Quantity:  
Add to Cart

Share |

Magic in the Roman World: Pagans, Jews and Christians


Overview

Full Product Details

Author:   Naomi Janowitz
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 13.80cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.460kg
ISBN:  

9780415202060


ISBN 10:   041520206
Pages:   160
Publication Date:   21 June 2001
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

Table 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;

Reviews

This is a lively read that provides an engaging introduction to a complex topic, and its notes and bibliography would provide a good beginning to further study. -Kim Paffenroth, Iona College Religious Studies Reviewn


This is a lively read that provides an engaging introduction to a complex topic, and its notes and bibliography would provide a good beginning to further study. <br>-Kim Paffenroth, Iona College Religious Studies Reviewn <br>


'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


Author Information

Naomi Janowitz is Associate Professor of Religious Studies at the University of California-Davis. She is the author of Poetics of Ascent (1989) and numerous articles on the religions of late antiquity.

Tab Content 6

Author Website:  

Countries Available

All regions
Latest Reading Guide

NOV RG 20252

 

Shopping Cart
Your cart is empty
 Shopping cart
Mailing List

 

Sign up now