Semitic Magic: Its Origins and Development is a comprehensive study of the history and practice of magic in the ancient Semitic world. Written by R. Campbell Thompson, a renowned scholar of ancient Near Eastern languages and cultures, this book explores the origins of Semitic magic and its evolution over time.The book begins by examining the earliest known examples of Semitic magic, including incantations and amulets from ancient Sumer and Akkad. It then traces the development of magical practices in the ancient Near East, ...
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Semitic Magic: Its Origins and Development is a comprehensive study of the history and practice of magic in the ancient Semitic world. Written by R. Campbell Thompson, a renowned scholar of ancient Near Eastern languages and cultures, this book explores the origins of Semitic magic and its evolution over time.The book begins by examining the earliest known examples of Semitic magic, including incantations and amulets from ancient Sumer and Akkad. It then traces the development of magical practices in the ancient Near East, including the use of divination, dream interpretation, and ritual sacrifice.Thompson also explores the role of magic in the religion and mythology of the ancient Semitic peoples, including the Babylonians, Assyrians, and Canaanites. He discusses the various types of magic used by these cultures, including sympathetic magic, divination, and the use of magical objects such as amulets and talismans.Throughout the book, Thompson draws on a wide range of sources, including ancient texts, archaeological evidence, and comparative studies of magic in other cultures. He also provides detailed analysis of specific magical practices, such as the use of spells to cure illness or protect against evil spirits.Overall, Semitic Magic: Its Origins and Development is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of magic and religion in the ancient Near East. Thompson's meticulous scholarship and clear writing make this book accessible to both scholars and general readers alike.1908. This is the third volume of Luzac's Oriental Religions Series. The theories discussed in this book are based on a study of that intricate demonology which has gradually developed throughout the lands of Western Asia. The study of tabu from the Assyrian side had been comparatively neglected and the evidence gleaned from the cuneiform writings shows that it existed in practically the same form in Mesopotamia as in other countries. The material the author could gather was imperfect and the relative scientific value of what was actually known on the subject is proportionate to the amount of evidence which may be afforded at some later date by documents in the British Museum that were not released for this book.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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