graf fritz franklin philip (12 résultats)

Etat : Very Good. There is widespread evidence of belief in the efficacy of magic in the ancient world. This text aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to ancient magic, surveying magical beliefs and practices from the 6th century BC to late antiquity, describing rites and explaining the theory behind them. Translator(s): Philip, Franklin. Series: Revealing Antiquity. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA; HRKP; HRQX2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 217 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 370. Good clean copy with minor shelf wear, remains very good. 1999. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Etat : Very Good. There is widespread evidence of belief in the efficacy of magic in the ancient world. This text aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to ancient magic, surveying magical beliefs and practices from the 6th century BC to late antiquity, describing rites and explaining the theory behind them. Translator(s): Philip, Franklin. Series: Revealing Antiquity. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA; HRKP; HRQX2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 217 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 370. Good clean copy with minor shelf wear, remains very good. 1999. paperback. . . . .

Etat : Good. Envoi rapide  bon état plats légèrement déformés intérieur propre avec sa jaquette. 14 73x2 67x21 62cm. 1997. Cartonné jaquette. 313 pages. Good.

Softcover. Etat : Very Good+. 1 page corner creased. Mild creasing to spine. Sticker residue to front wrap. ; Revealing Antiquity; 1.05 x 8.51 x 5.8 Inches; 320 pages; Ancient Greeks and Romans often turned to magic to achieve personal goals. Magical rites were seen as a route for direct access to the gods, for material gains as well as spiritual satisfaction. In this fascinating survey of magical beliefs and practices from the sixth century B. C. E. Through late antiquity, Fritz Graf sheds new light on ancient religion. Evidence of widespread belief in the efficacy of magic is pervasive: the contemporaries of Plato and Aristotle placed voodoo dolls on graves in order to harm business rivals or attract lovers. The Twelve Tables of Roman Law forbids the magical transference of crops from one field to another. Graves, wells, and springs throughout the Mediterranean have yielded vast numbers of Greek and Latin curse tablets. And ancient literature abounds with scenes of magic, from necromancy to love spells. Graf explores the important types of magic in Greco-Roman antiquity, describing rites and explaining the theory behind them. And he characterizes the ancient magician: his training and initiation, social status, and presumed connections with the divine world. With trenchant analysis of underlying conceptions and vivid account of illustrative cases, Graf gives a full picture of the practice of magic and its implications. He concludes with an evaluation of the relation of magic to religion. Magic in the Ancient World offers an unusual look at ancient Greek and Roman thought and a new understanding of popular recourse to the supernatural.

Softcover. Etat : Very Good+. Pages lightly tanned. ; Revealing Antiquity; 1.05 x 8.51 x 5.8 Inches; 320 pages; Ancient Greeks and Romans often turned to magic to achieve personal goals. Magical rites were seen as a route for direct access to the gods, for material gains as well as spiritual satisfaction. In this fascinating survey of magical beliefs and practices from the sixth century B. C. E. Through late antiquity, Fritz Graf sheds new light on ancient religion. Evidence of widespread belief in the efficacy of magic is pervasive: the contemporaries of Plato and Aristotle placed voodoo dolls on graves in order to harm business rivals or attract lovers. The Twelve Tables of Roman Law forbids the magical transference of crops from one field to another. Graves, wells, and springs throughout the Mediterranean have yielded vast numbers of Greek and Latin curse tablets. And ancient literature abounds with scenes of magic, from necromancy to love spells. Graf explores the important types of magic in Greco-Roman antiquity, describing rites and explaining the theory behind them. And he characterizes the ancient magician: his training and initiation, social status, and presumed connections with the divine world. With trenchant analysis of underlying conceptions and vivid account of illustrative cases, Graf gives a full picture of the practice of magic and its implications. He concludes with an evaluation of the relation of magic to religion. Magic in the Ancient World offers an unusual look at ancient Greek and Roman thought and a new understanding of popular recourse to the supernatural.

Etat : New. pp. 320.

Etat : New. pp. 320.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. 1st Edition. Tan cloth with trace wear and slightly bumped spine ends and corners. Jacket in new archival mylar sleeve has trace wear; flaps not clipped. Binding sound, spine lightly cocked, text clean. Tiny pen mark to ffep. Not illustrated. No prev owner names, stickers or stamps. Not ex-library. 313 pp.

Paperback. Etat : Brand New. reprint edition. 313 pages. 8.50x5.50x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Etat : Good. Paper browning, otherwise text clean and solid; Revealing Antiquity, No. 10; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 313 pages.

Hardcover. Etat : New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Paperback. Etat : Brand New. reprint edition. 313 pages. 8.50x5.50x0.75 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand.