Magic In The Biblical World

Author : Todd Klutz
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2004-03-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780567318015

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Magic in the Biblical World by Todd Klutz Pdf

The category 'magic' , long used to signify an allegedly substantive type of activity distinguishable from 'religion', has nearly been dismantled by recent historical and social-scientific approaches to religious studies. While recognising and at times reinforcing this stance, the essays in this collection show that there is still much to be learned about the cultural context of early Judaism and Christianity by analysing ancient texts which either use 'magic' as a category for purposes of deviance labelling or promote behaviour of a broadly magico-religious variety. Through sustained engagement with texts ranging from Exod. 7-9 and Acts 8 to the Testament of Solomon and the Late Antique alchemical treatise known as the Cyranides, this volume focuses chiefly on materials that challenge the familiar boundaries between miracle and magic and medicine; yet it also heightens awareness of the way unsuspecting use of a sick sign (e.g. 'magic') can impede critical understanding of texts and their respective contexts of production and reception. Journal for the Study of the New Testament Supplement Series, Volume 245.

Author : Helen R. Jacobus,Anne Katrine de Hemmer Gudme
Publisher : Gorgias PressLlc
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1611438691

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Studies on Magic and Divination in the Biblical World by Helen R. Jacobus,Anne Katrine de Hemmer Gudme Pdf

A selection of essays on magic and divination in relation to the biblical world, including Mesopotamian demonology, Akkadian literary influences, exorcism, healing, calendars, astrology, bibliomancy, dreams, ritual magic, priestly divination, prophecy, magic in the Christian Apocrypha and the New Testament, magic in rabbinic literature, and Jewish Aramaic magic bowls.

Author : Ken Goudsward
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2020-04-15
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1999216083

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Magic In The Bible by Ken Goudsward Pdf

Inductive analysis of ancient biblical texts yields shocking conclusions in this controversial, in depth look at the magical practices of such well loved characters as Moses, Abraham, and even Jesus himself.

Author : Helen R. Jacobus
Publisher : Gorgias Press
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : BODY, MIND & SPIRIT
ISBN : 1463203101

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Studies on Magic and Divination in the Biblical World by Helen R. Jacobus Pdf

Author : Scott Noegel,Joel Walker Walker
Publisher : Penn State Press
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2010-11-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 0271046007

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Prayer, Magic, and the Stars in the Ancient and Late Antique World by Scott Noegel,Joel Walker Walker Pdf

In the religious systems of ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Mediterranean, gods and demigods were neither abstract nor distant, but communicated with mankind through signs and active intervention. Men and women were thus eager to interpret, appeal to, and even control the gods and their agents. In Prayer, Magic, and the Stars in the Ancient and Late Antique World, a distinguished array of scholars explores the many ways in which people in the ancient world sought to gain access to--or, in some cases, to bind or escape from--the divine powers of heaven and earth. Grounded in a variety of disciplines, including Assyriology, Classics, and early Islamic history, the fifteen essays in this volume cover a broad geographic area: Greece, Egypt, Syria-Palestine, Mesopotamia, and Persia. Topics include celestial divination in early Mesopotamia, the civic festivals of classical Athens, and Christian magical papyri from Coptic Egypt. Moving forward to Late Antiquity, we see how Judaism, Christianity, and Islam each incorporated many aspects of ancient Near Eastern and Graeco-Roman religion into their own prayers, rituals, and conceptions. Even if they no longer conceived of the sun, moon, and the stars as eternal or divine, Christians, Jews, and Muslims often continued to study the movements of the heavens as a map on which divine power could be read. The reader already familiar with studies of ancient religion will find in Prayer, Magic, and the Stars both old friends and new faces. Contributors include Gideon Bohak, Nicola Denzey, Jacco Dieleman, Radcliffe Edmonds, Marvin Meyer, Michael G. Morony, Ian Moyer, Francesca Rochberg, Jonathan Z. Smith, Mark S. Smith, Peter Struck, Michael Swartz, and Kasia Szpakowska. Published as part of Penn State's Magic in History series, Prayer, Magic, and the Stars appears at a time of renewed interest in divination and occult practices in the ancient world. It will interest a wide audience in the field of comparative religion as well as students of the ancient world and late antiquity.

Author : John P. Newport
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 636 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 0802844308

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The New Age Movement and the Biblical Worldview by John P. Newport Pdf

John Newport delivers a comprehensive study of the impact of New Age beliefs on contemporary culture - and on Christianity itself - while also offering an effective, biblical antidote to today's worldview crisis. After first surveying the historical development of the New Age worldview, from ancient times through important tendencies in nineteenth-century America to recent Far Eastern influences, Newport explores in depth eleven key areas of the New Age worldview and contrasts each area of belief with the traditional biblical worldview.

Author : Michael Labahn,Bert Jan Lietaert Peerbolte
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2007-02-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780567629555

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A Kind of Magic by Michael Labahn,Bert Jan Lietaert Peerbolte Pdf

This collection of articles by distinguished scholars and experts in their particular fields of research is introduced by a chapter dealing with general matters of the current hermeneutics of magic: what is the nature of magic and what is the understanding of magic in the Western world-view and what - for instance - in the African world? Centered around studies on Jesus and magic the second part contains studies on the use of the term "magic" in the New Testament and especially in Acts. The third section broadens the understanding of magic through selected case studies in different approaches to magic in the environment and background of the New Testament (Old Testament, Qumran, Apuleius, Women as Magicians). Early Christianity subsequent to the New Testament develops its own view of magic, criticizing pagan magic but not being uninfluenced by magic or magic-like practices. This development is part of the fourth and last chapter of the collection along with two different papers on the possible use of Jewish and Christian themes in later magical texts. The collection explores the importance of magic within Early Christianity, an issue shared with its Old Testament and Jewish roots and with its ancient background, implying reluctance and critique. Both magical traits and the critique of non-Christian magic have an impact on later scripture and still exert influence now on modern theoretical discussion and popular ideas.

Author : Kirsten Birkett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2015-08-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1906327351

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Spells, Sorcerers and Spirits by Kirsten Birkett Pdf

Cultures, for as long as we have had history, have had some sense of magic. This book contends that some of it, at least, is real; it describes what that is, and why the Bible is so negative about it. However, to say 'magic is real' in our contemporary culture could be very misleading. In fact, wrong. For what our culture thinks of as 'magic' - as vague and diffuse as that is - is likely to be very different from what was practised in the Ancient Near East (the things that modern English translations of the Old Testament call, for instance, sorcery or witchcraft) or in the Greco-Roman world (what the New Testament calls magic). It also may be very different from what is called 'magic' or 'witchcraft' in animistic or ancestor-worshipping cultures today. This book unpacks the background and explores the implications of the biblical teaching about the supernatural. There is a supernatural world, and it contains more than just God in Trinity; but Christians should not be afraid of it. Kirsty Birkett is Latimer Research Fellow at Oak Hill College, where she is responsible for Learning Architecture and Educational Development, and teaches Ethics, Philosophy and Church History. Her many publications cover the whole area of relationships between science and religion. She has also written on psychology, feminism and the family for both a popular and academic audience.

Author : Miss Michaele,Charles Porterfield
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2014-05-03
Category : Bible
ISBN : 0996052313

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Hoodoo Bible Magic by Miss Michaele,Charles Porterfield Pdf

"Practical, honest, and straightforward, this book teaches the history and unlocks the mystery of Christian Conjuration with the Holy Scriptures. Learn ancient traditional spells of Psalmic Magic from forgotten books of Jewish wisdom preserved by African American elders, open the Bible's treasure-house of Secret Charms and Sacred Amulets, and prepare yourself for revelations and wonders. The Bible is a magic book! THIS book tells you just how to use it"--Excerpt from Amazon.com.

Author : Laura Quick,Melissa Ramos
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2022-06-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780567693389

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New Perspectives on Ritual in the Biblical World by Laura Quick,Melissa Ramos Pdf

This volume presents a range of methodologically innovative treatments on ritual action in the Hebrew Bible. They treat a diverse range of ritual phenomena, including space, blessings and oath-taking, from the world of ancient Israel and Judah. The introduction engages with the dominant scholarly models drawn from ritual theory, and the volume explores their applicability to ancient textual material such as the Hebrew Bible. The chapters reflect high-level specialized engagement with specific ritual phenomena through the lens of appropriate theoretical and methodological approaches.

Author : Edwin M. Yamauchi,Marvin R. Wilson
Publisher : Hendrickson Publishers
Page : 51 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2022-05-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781619709348

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Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical & Post-Biblical Antiquity: Magic by Edwin M. Yamauchi,Marvin R. Wilson Pdf

This unique reference article, excerpted from the larger work (Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity), provides background cultural and technical information on the world of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament from 2000 BC to approximately AD 600. Written and edited by a world-class historian and a highly respected biblical scholar, each article addresses cultural, technical, and/or sociological issues of interest to the study of the Scriptures. Contains a high level of scholarship. Information and concepts are explained in detail and are accompanied by bibliographic material for further exploration. Useful for scholars, pastors, teachers, and students—for biblical study, exegesis, or sermon preparation. Possible areas covered include details of domestic life, technology, culture, laws, or religious practices. Each article ranges from 5 to 20 pages in length. For the complete contents of Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity, see ISBN 9781619708617 (4-volume set) or ISBN 9781619701458 (complete in one volume).

Author : Michael Labahn,L. J. Lietaert Peerbolte
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2007-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780567030757

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A Kind of Magic by Michael Labahn,L. J. Lietaert Peerbolte Pdf

This collection explores the importance of magic within Early Christianity

Author : Marvin W. Meyer
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 430 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1999-04-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0691004587

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Ancient Christian Magic by Marvin W. Meyer Pdf

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 thunderous powers, descriptions of fire baptism, and even recipes from a magical "cookbook." Virtually all the texts are by Coptic Christians, and they date from about the 1st-12th centuries of the common era, with the majority from late antiquity. By placing these rarely seen texts in historical context and discussing their significance, the authors explore the place of healing, prayer, miracles, and magic in the early Christian experience, and expand our understanding of Christianity and Gnosticism as a vital folk religion.

Author : Clinton Arnold
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2001-12-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781579108359

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Power and Magic by Clinton Arnold Pdf

ÒPower and Magic is one of those few books which literally cannot be ignored by any serious bible student. In fact, it makes the classical commentaries on Ephesians that I am familiar with virtually obsolete. Clinton Arnold has done us all a great favor by throwing vital new light on our understanding of what really motivated the Apostle Paul to write one of his most important epistles.Ó Peter Wagner, Fuller Theological Seminary ÒThis scholarly book is a valuable contribution to understanding the spiritual world we live in. Clinton Arnold helps us to understand Paul's message to the early church and consequently to the church at the end of twentieth century.Ó Neil Anderson, Freedom in Christ Ministries ÒPower and Magic is one of the most helpful biblical teachings available on the subject. I know it will be helpful to any reader.Ó John Wimber, Association of Vineyard Churches ÒI consider Power and Magic to be one of the most valuable books in my library. Arnold's research into the world view held by the inhabitants of the Greco-Roman world focusing on spiritual power is outstanding. I continually recommend this book to pastors, missionaries, seminary professors, students, and thoughtful Christians in all my seminars worldwide on spiritual warfare.Ó Ed Murphy ÒI have found this book extremely enlightening and consistently biblical. Reading it is a definite must for those who wish to understand the biblical world view.Ó Ed Silvoso, President, Harvest Evangelism

Author : Naomi Janowitz
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2002-09-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9781134633678

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Magic in the Roman World by Naomi Janowitz Pdf

Using in-depth examples of 'magical' practice such as exorcisms, love rites, alchemy and the transformation of humans into divine beings, this lively volume demonstrates that the word 'magic' was used widely in late antique texts as part of polemics against enemies and sometimes merely as a term for other people's rituals. Naomi Janowitz shows that 'magical' activities were integral to late antique religious practice, and that they must be understood from the perspective of those who employed them.