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Magic and the Supernatural in Fourth Century Syria presents an indepthinvestigation of a variety of a magicala TM practices with a focused study inthe late antique Syria and Palestine. Offering new research using botharchaeological and literary sources and blending Classical Jewish andChristian traditions from both regions Silke Trzcionka examines a myriad ofmagical activities such as curses spells and amulets accusations related to chariot races love and livelihood methods involved in protection healing possession and exorcism.The information is provided with clarity and theoretical sophistication whichenables students to develop an understanding of these beliefs and their placewithin the social context of the time. Altogether a useful enlightening andenjoyable book which students studying religion andor social history will findinvaluable. «
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