The Archaeology of Ritual and Magic

Merrifield, Ralph

ISBN 10: 0713448709 / ISBN 13: 9780713448702

Published by Batsford, 1987

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Archaeology of Ritual and Magic
• Publisher: Batsford
• Publication Date: 1987
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0713448709
• ISBN 13: 9780713448702
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Used; Very Good

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Synopsis

Ralph Merrifield systematically examines the evidence from prehistoric times to the present and demonstrates that all through the fundamental changes of belief--from primitive animism to Christianity to scientific rationalism--the same kinds of simple ritual have survived because they answer deep human needs.

About the Author

Ralph Merrifield spent most of his working life as a museum archaeologist, first in Brighton, England and then in London. In retirement, he became deputy director of the Museum of London. As a widely recognized authority on Roman London, his London, City of the Romans, was hailed as an outstanding work.