Astral Magic in Babylonia - (Transactions of the American Philosophical Society) by Erica Reiner (Paperback)
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- This is a print on demand publication.
- Author(s): Erica Reiner
- 150 Pages
- Religion + Beliefs, General
- Series Name: Transactions of the American Philosophical Society
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About the Book
Erica Reiner provides a study of magic and religion in Babylonia. The book is a very readable exploration of the way that the stars and planets were used in magic, medicine, divination and sorcery.Book Synopsis
This is a print on demand publication. Author Erica Reiner collected the Near Eastern material for this book over many years of association with the "Chicago Assyrian Dictionary." She culled her sources from such scientific texts as medicine, divination, & rituals, which are not usually included in anthologies of Mesopotamian texts & are rarely available in translation. Chapters: The Role of Stars; The Art of the Herbalist; Medicine; Divination; Apotropaia; Sorcerers & Sorceresses; The Nature of Stones; & Nocturnal Rituals. Illustrations.Review Quotes
"We are once again very much indebted to Erica Reiner for a masterful book."--Michael Jursa "Centaurus"
Dimensions (Overall): 10.0 Inches (H) x 7.0 Inches (W) x .35 Inches (D)
Weight: .66 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 150
Genre: Religion + Beliefs
Sub-Genre: General
Series Title: Transactions of the American Philosophical Society
Publisher: American Philosophical Society Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Erica Reiner
Language: English
Street Date: January 1, 1998
TCIN: 1001353994
UPC: 9780871698544
Item Number (DPCI): 247-11-3346
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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