Guide to the Study of Ancient Magic

by David Frankfurter (Editor)

This volume seeks to advance the study of ancient magic through separate discussions of ancient terms for ambiguous or illicit ritual, the ancient texts commonly designated magical, and contexts in which the term magic may be used descriptively.

Genres: Nonfiction, History, Theology, Occult, Anthropology

820 pages, Hardcover

Published March 28, 2019

Reviews

[Matt Weinberg · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an indispensable survey of magic across the ancient world. Students interested in the cross section of the magic of different cultures will not only enjoy but find the interconnections highly relevant. Important read for those interested in Mediterranean archaeology including Egyptology, Classical studies, Judaic studies, and early Christian studies.