Magic and Divination in Ancient Palestine and Syria |
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| Author:
| Jeffers, |
| Series title: | Studies in the History and Culture of the Ancient near East Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-90-04-10513-3 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 1996 |
| Publisher: | BRILL
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $267.00 |
Book Description:
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This publication is a detailed study of magical and divinatory practices in the Ancient Near East, particularly in Palestine and Syria. It combines the insights of the Old Testament with the data available from Phoenician and the older Ugaritic texts. It traces the links both historically and archaeologically.
This publication is a detailed study of magical and divinatory practices in the Ancient Near East, particularly in Palestine and Syria. It combines the insights of the Old Testament with the data available from Phoenician and the older Ugaritic texts. It traces the links both historically and archaeologically.