Awards

• Winner of Best First Book in the History of Religions 2008
• Winner of Best First Book in the History of Religions, American Academy of Religion 2008
• Winner of Frank W. Beare Award 2008

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Naming the Witch is a well argued, well constructed book that can be highly recommended. -- Patrick Maille, Bryn Mawr Classical Review A scrupulous and highly innovative study of the phenomenon of magic in the ancient world... A significant contribution to the discussion... Recommendable to all readers. -- Thomas J. Kraus, Review of Biblical Literature

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Kimberly B. Stratton is an associate professor in the College of Humanities at Carleton University. She grew up in Seattle, holds a B.A. in English and religion from Barnard College, an M.T.S. from Harvard University, and a Ph.D. in the history of religions in late antiquity from Columbia University. She has also studied at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Her research covers the fields of early Christianity, rabbinic Judaism, and Greco-Roman culture and religion.

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