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Ancient Christian Magic: Coptic Texts of Ritual Power
Ancient Christian Magic Coptic Texts of Ritual Power
Author: Marvin W. Meyer, Richard Smith
This thought-provoking collection of magical texts from ancient Egypt shows the exotic rituals, esoteric healing practices, and incantatory and supernatural dimensions that flowered in early Christianity. These remarkable Christian magical texts include curses, spells of protection from "headless powers" and evil spirits, spells invoking thunder...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780060655846
ISBN-10: 0060655844
Publication Date: 1/1996
Pages: 432
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Publisher: Harper San Francisco
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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