Magic in Ancient Egypt (Revised and Updated edition)
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Magic in Ancient Egypt (Revised and Updated edition) by Geraldine Pinch
The Egyptians were famous in the ancient world for their knowledge of magic, with religion, medicine, technology and magic co-existing in Egypt without apparent conflict. This book examines the fascinating connections between myth and magic. It discusses the techniques of magic, its practitioners and the surviving magical texts, and more.
..this work is a splendid introduction. C.C. Lamberg-Karlovsky, Harvard University, Choice ...a thorough and thoughtful treatment of a world in which science, magic and religion coexisted. Bob Brier, Natural History 'Egypt was the mother of magicians' - Clement of Alexandria
Dr Geraldine Pinch lectures in Egyptology at Oxford University. She is the author of numerous books on ancient Egypt.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780714119366 |
| ISBN 10 | 0714119369 |
| Title | Magic in Ancient Egypt (Revised and Updated edition) |
| Author | Geraldine Pinch |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | British Museum Press |
| Year published | 2006-10-02 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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