Magic and Divination in Ancient Palestine and Syria
Author | : Ann Jeffers |
Publisher | : BRILL |
Total Pages | : 304 |
Release | : 1996 |
ISBN-13 | : 9004105131 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789004105133 |
Rating | : 4/5 (33 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Magic and Divination in Ancient Palestine and Syria by : Ann Jeffers
Download or read book Magic and Divination in Ancient Palestine and Syria written by Ann Jeffers and published by BRILL. This book was released on 1996 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication is a detailed study of magical and divinatory practices in the Ancient Near East, particularly in Palestine and Syria. It combines the insights of the Old Testament with the data available from Phoenician and the older Ugaritic texts. It traces the links both historically and archaeologically.