{"product_id":"magic-and-the-supernatural-in-silke-trzcionka-9780415392419","title":"Magic and the Supernatural in Fourth Century Syria","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMagic and the Supernatural in Fourth Century Syria\u003c\/em\u003e presents an in-depth investigation of a variety of 'magical' practices with a focused study in the late antique Syria and Palestine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffering new research using both archaeological and literary sources, and blending Classical, Jewish, and Christian traditions from both regions, Silke Trzcionka examines a myriad of magical activities such as: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ecurses, spells and amulets \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eaccusations related to chariot races, love and livelihood\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003emethods involved in protection, healing, possession and exorcism. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe information is provided with clarity and theoretical sophistication which enables students to develop an understanding of these beliefs and their place within the social context of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAltogether, a useful, enlightening and enjoyable book which students studying religion and\/or social history will find invaluable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Silke Trzcionka\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0415392411\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780415392419\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/14\/2006\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.13lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.56d","brand":"Silke Trzcionka","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48086597140735,"sku":"9780415392419","price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_2595213f-e505-4ea4-9b78-8c59ef1772f0.jpg?v=1769095601","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/magic-and-the-supernatural-in-silke-trzcionka-9780415392419","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}