Ancient Christians and the power of curses: magic, aesthetics, and justice
"Ancient Christians lived in a world of "magic." They and others-particularly those of low status-used curses as ritual objects to seek justice from gods and other beings. These curses, and invective against them, reveal the complexity of ancient Mediterranean religions and their aest...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge, United Kingdom New York, NY
Cambridge University Press
2024
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| In: | Year: 2024 |
| Further subjects: | B
Matter
Religious aspects
Christianity
B Blessing and cursing (Rome) B Aesthetics Religious aspects Christianity B Rome Religion |
| Summary: | "Ancient Christians lived in a world of "magic." They and others-particularly those of low status-used curses as ritual objects to seek justice from gods and other beings. These curses, and invective against them, reveal the complexity of ancient Mediterranean religions and their aesthetics: their use of materiality, poetics, song, and incantation"-- |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Physical Description: | 358 Seiten |
| ISBN: | 978-1-009-40573-7 978-1-009-40574-4 |
