Publisher's Synopsis
The Book of Protection is a collection of charms compiled by Hermann Gollancz. The book contains a variety of protective spells and incantations that were used in ancient times to ward off evil spirits and protect against harm. The charms in the book are drawn from a variety of sources, including ancient Egyptian, Babylonian, and Jewish texts. The book also includes a detailed introduction by Gollancz, in which he discusses the history and significance of these protective charms. The Book of Protection is a fascinating glimpse into the ancient world of magic and mysticism, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of magical practices.1912. This work is edited and translated from Syriac manuscripts. Found within are three Codexes, presented in their native language and also translated into English. These Codexes contain a large number of incantations, charms, etc., all of which have been translated to the best of Mr. Gollancz' ability. In some cases, he makes tentative translations, as it appeared the original scribe meant to baffle all satisfactory interpretation. Many notes are included, explaining the various texts. Illustrated.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.
