The Sword of Moses An Ancient Book of Magic (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162579108)

The Sword of Moses: An Ancient Book of Magic is a comprehensive study of a Jewish magical text, known as the Sepher ha-Razim or the Book of Secrets. The book is attributed to Moses and contains a collection of spells, incantations, and mystical practices that were used by Jewish mystics during the early medieval period.The author, Moses Gaster, was a renowned scholar of Jewish mysticism and folklore. In this book, he provides a detailed analysis of the Sepher ha-Razim, examining its historical context, its sources, and its significance in Jewish magical traditions.The Sword of Moses is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of Jewish magic and mysticism, discussing the various texts and practices that were used by Jewish mystics throughout history. The second part is a detailed study of the Sepher ha-Razim, examining its structure, content, and themes. The third part is a translation of the text itself, accompanied by extensive notes and commentary.The book is a valuable resource for scholars of Jewish mysticism, magic, and folklore, as well as anyone interested in the history of religion and spirituality. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the mystical practices of early medieval Jewish communities and sheds light on the enduring appeal of magic and mysticism in human culture.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: 1162579102
ISBN-13: 9781162579108
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.52lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.20d