Drawing Spirit The Role of Images and Design in the Magical Practice of Late Antiquity

Jay Johnston (editor), Iain Gardner (editor)

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Publisher's Synopsis

A pioneering interdisciplinary study of the art, production and social functions of Late Antique ritual artefacts. Utilising case studies from the Graeco-Egyptian magical papyri and the Heidelberg archive it establishes new approaches, provides a holistic understanding of the multi-sensory aspects of ritual practice, and explores the transmission of knowledge traditions across faiths.

Book information

ISBN:	9783110477283
Publisher:	De Gruyter
Imprint:	De Gruyter
Pub date:	21 Nov 2022
DEWEY:	701
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	300
Weight:	604g
Height:	240mm
Width:	170mm
Spine width:	18mm