The Metamorphosis of Magic from Late Antiquity to the Early Modern Period
Book (italiano):
Bremmer (history and science of religion, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen) and Veenstra (history of philosophy, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen) present 12 papers by an international group of academics from diverse specialties that include philosophy, religion, Byzantine law, and classical studies. In addition to the introduction, Bremmer also contributes an essay on the etymology and meaning of the term magic and an appendix assessing the inter-relationship of magic and religion. Among the topics are the priestly tribe of the Medes known as the Magi and Greek attitudes towards them, the role of Jewish magical lore in Judaism, the influence of Augustine on Christian ideas of magic, and the philosophical implications of werewolf tales in a Christianizing Europe. A substantial bibliography is included. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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