Semitic Magic: Its Origins And Development is a comprehensive book by R. Campbell Thompson that explores the history and evolution of magic in the Semitic world. The book begins by examining the earliest known forms of Semitic magic, including the use of amulets and talismans, and traces its development through various cultures and time periods, including ancient Babylon, Assyria, and Israel.Thompson provides a detailed analysis of the different types of magic practiced in the Semitic world, including divination, ...
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Semitic Magic: Its Origins And Development is a comprehensive book by R. Campbell Thompson that explores the history and evolution of magic in the Semitic world. The book begins by examining the earliest known forms of Semitic magic, including the use of amulets and talismans, and traces its development through various cultures and time periods, including ancient Babylon, Assyria, and Israel.Thompson provides a detailed analysis of the different types of magic practiced in the Semitic world, including divination, incantation, and ritual magic. He also explores the role of magic in religion and society, and how it was used to influence the natural world and human affairs.Throughout the book, Thompson draws on a wide range of sources, including ancient texts, archaeological evidence, and folklore, to provide a rich and detailed account of Semitic magic. He also discusses the influence of Semitic magic on other cultures, including Greek and Roman magic.Semitic Magic: Its Origins And Development is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of magic and the ancient world. It provides a fascinating insight into the beliefs and practices of the Semitic people, and the ways in which magic shaped their lives and culture.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1908 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Fine. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 364 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
Add this copy of Semitic Magic: Its Origins and Development to cart. $67.57, like new condition, Sold by GreatBookPricesUK5 rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Castle Donington, DERBYSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2000 by Weiser Books.
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Fine. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 286 p. Contains: Illustrations. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
Add this copy of Semitic Magic: Its Origins and Development to cart. $62.00, very good condition, Sold by Ken Sanders Rare Books, ABAA rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Salt Lake City, UT, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Samuel Weiser, Inc.
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Very Good + in Very Good jacket. 283pp. Octavo [21.5cm]. Bound in tan cloth; title stamped in black ink on the spine. Illustration stamped in black ink on the front board. Spine a bit rolled. Head of spine mildly indented. In an illustrated dust jacket, which is subtly rubbed. Originally published in 1908. An outline of the magical history of the Semites, primarily garnered from knowledge preserved on ancient Assyrian cuneiform tablets, and aided with Syriac monkish writings, Arabic tales, and recordings of Rabbinic tradition.
Add this copy of Semitic Magic. Its Origins and Development to cart. $29.70, like new condition, Sold by Weiser Antiquarian Books, Inc. rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cape Neddick, ME, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Samuel Weiser Inc..
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Hardcover. Octavo. lviii + 286pp. Original light brown cloth with black title, etc. to spine, and illustration to upper board, marbled endpapers, appendix and index. 'Semitic Magic is a study of the magical practices-the spells, rituals, and incantations-of ancient Western Asia, the birthplace of Western civilization. ' Chapters on The Demons and Ghosts, Demoniac Possession and Tabu, Sympathetic Magic, The Atonement Sacrifice, & The Redemption of the Firstborn. An authoratitive study: Thompson (1876-1941) worked variously in the Department of Egyptian and Assyrian Antiquities in the British Museum, spent nearly a quarter century excavating on their behalf in the Middle East, and later was a Professor of Semitic Languages at Chicago. A well-bound, sewn hardcover. Just a bit of light shelf dust and rubs, otherwise "as new". Near fine in like dust jacket.
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Fine. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 286 p. Contains: Illustrations. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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