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The theories put forward or maintained in this book are based on a study of that intricate demonology which has gradually developed throughout the lands of Western Asia. The earliest written records of this magic are found in the cuneiform incantation tablets from Assyria; and, aided by the various stepping-stones afforded by Rabbinic tradition, Syriac monkish writings, and Arabic tales, we can trace its growth and decadence through three thousand years down to its survival in modern Oriental superstition. Furthermore, the parallels afforded by Aryan and Hamitic nations show how close the grooves are in which savage ideas run, and that the principles of magic are, broadly speaking, coincident in each separate nation, and yet, as far as we know, of independent invention. All these superstitions combine to throw light on many of the peculiar customs of the Old Testament, and help to explain the hidden reason why these customs existed. From a study of the characteristics of the evil spirits, which the Semite believed to exist everywhere, certain deductions can be made which bear intimately on our knowledge of the origins of certain tabus and the principle of atonement.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the intricate world of ancient Semitic magic, tracing its origins and development across millennia. Drawing on sources ranging from Assyrian incantation tablets to Arabic folklore, the author explores the beliefs and practices surrounding demons, ghosts, and the power of magic to influence the world. This historical journey reveals the complex relationship between magic and religion, highlighting how magical practices were used to address taboos, exorcise demons, and even influence the outcome of battles. The author sheds light on the role of different priestly classes and the tools they employed, from elaborate rituals and incantations to the creation of magical images and offerings. By examining these ancient beliefs, the book offers profound insights into the human desire to understand and control the unknown. It ultimately demonstrates how the echoes of these magical practices continue to resonate in cultural practices and beliefs even today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781440065354_0
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