The Greek Magical Papyri in Translation, Including the Demotic Spells, Volume 1

Description: The Greek Magical Papyri in Translation, Including the Demotic Spells, Volume 1 by Hans Dieter Betz "The Greek magical papyri" is a collection of magical spells and formulas, hymns, and rituals from Greco-Roman Egypt, dating from the second century B.C. to the fifth century A.D.. A comprehensive text, this volume contains a fresh translation of the Greek papyri, as well as Coptic and Demotic texts, the new translation has also been brought up to date. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "The Greek magical papyri" is a collection of magical spells and formulas, hymns, and rituals from Greco-Roman Egypt, dating from the second century B.C. to the fifth century A.D. Containing a fresh translation of the Greek papyri, as well as Coptic and Demotic texts, this new translation has been brought up to date and is now the most comprehensive collection of this literature, and the first ever in English.The Greek Magical Papyri in Transition is an invaluable resource for scholars in a wide variety of fields, from the history of religions to the classical languages and literatures, and it will fascinate those with a general interest in the occult and the history of magic."One of the major achievements of classical and related scholarship over the last decade."—Ioan P. Culianu, Journal for the Study of Judaism"The enormous value of this new volume lies in the fact that these texts will now be available to a much wider audience of readers, including historians or religion, anthropologists, and psychologists."—John G. Gager, Journal of Religion"[This book] shows care, skill and zest. . . . Any worker in the field will welcome this sterling performance."—Peter Parsons, Times Literary Supplement Table of Contents Preface to the Second Edition Preface Table of Spells List of Papyri in Preisendanz List of New Papyri Not in Preisendanz Note on Editions Explanation of References and Textual Signs Abbreviations of Periodicals, Series Titles, and General Reference Works Abbreviations of Major Titles Used in This Volume Introduction to the Greek Magical Papyri Hans Dieter Betz Introduction to the Demotic Magical Papyri Janet H. Johnson Translations, with Notes Glossary Appendix: Supplemental Bibliography Details ISBN0226044475 Pages 406 Language English Edition 2nd ISBN-10 0226044475 ISBN-13 9780226044477 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1997 Imprint University of Chicago Press Place of Publication Chicago, IL Country of Publication United States Replaces 9780226044446 Edited by Hans Dieter Betz Illustrations 42 figures Birth 1931 Short Title GREEK MAGICAL PAPYRI IN TRANSL DOI 10.1604/9780226044477 NZ Release Date 1997-01-01 US Release Date 1997-01-01 UK Release Date 1997-01-01 Author Hans Dieter Betz Publisher The University of Chicago Press Publication Date 1997-01-01 DEWEY 133.430938 Audience Undergraduate AU Release Date 1996-12-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:129572325;

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