Book Description
Magic and the Supernatural in Fourth Century Syria provides a general survey of magical practices in late antique Syria and Palestine, blending classical, Christian and Jewish traditions. It offers original research into an area that attracts much interest at present, examining both archaeological and literary sources, including: curse-tablets, amulets, historical texts, saints’ lives, sermons and speeches. The book surveys a wide range of supernatural beliefs and magical practices, discussed with an aim for understanding their place within their social context.

About the Author
Silke Trzcionka is Lecturer at the Australian Catholic University.

# 216 pages
# Publisher: Routledge; 1 edition (August 2006)
# Language: English
# ISBN-10: 041539242X
# ISBN-13: 978-0415392426
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