Sepher Ha-Razim: The Book of Mysteries (Sssa Special

Sepher Ha-Razim: The Book of Mysteries (Sssa Special Publication) (English and Hebrew Edition)

This work is an annotated translation of the Margalioth Hebrew text of Sepher Ha-Razim, which makes available for the first time in English this important collection of late antique Jewish magic. Dating to the fourth century C.E., this magical handbook contains instructions and invocations to be used in various magical praxes. A fine example of the syncretistic nature of the Hellenistic world, Sepher Ha-Razim gives some indication of the tensions between a developing/ orthodoxy and a popular religion. The text shows parallels to the Greek magical papyri and an interesting use of Merkabah symbolism.
Country USA
Brand Society of Biblical Literature
Manufacturer Society of Biblical Literature
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780891306153
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780891306153
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Society of Biblical Literature
Manufacturer	Society of Biblical Literature
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9780891306153
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780891306153
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Sepher Ha-Razim: The Book of Mysteries (Sssa Special Publication) (English and Hebrew Edition)