The Sword of Moses An Ancient Book of Magic (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161362848)

The Sword of Moses is a book about an ancient text of Jewish magic, written by Moses Gaster. The book explores the history and contents of this mysterious and powerful text, which was believed to have been written by Moses himself. Gaster provides a detailed analysis of the various spells, incantations, and rituals contained within the book, and offers insights into the beliefs and practices of ancient Jewish mystics. He also discusses the historical context of the book, tracing its origins back to ancient Babylon and the early days of Judaism. The Sword of Moses is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of magic and mysticism.1896. From a unique manuscript. With introduction, translation, an index of mystical names, and a facsimile. A Gnostic text, originally in Hebrew, discusses the names of God, which are thought by Kabbalists to have magical powers. With a complete original version and a facsimile of the original papyrus.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: M. Gaster
ISBN-10: 1161362843
ISBN-13: 9781161362848
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 96
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.14lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.25d