MAGIC, DIVINATION, AND DEMONOLOGY AMONG THE HEBREWS AND THEIR NEIGHBOURS
Book Details + Condition: James Clarke and Co. (London and Leipzic). First Edition, 1898 (nd). Very scarce. Hardcover measuring 8" x 5.5". 132 pages. Renowned scholar T. Witton Davies presents a comprehensive study of the practices and beliefs related to magic, divination, and demonology in ancient Hebrew culture and its neighboring societies. The book is divided into three parts: The first part explores the various forms of magic and divination practices among the Hebrews, including the use of amulets, spells, and incantations. The second part delves into the beliefs and practices related to demonology, including the existence of evil spirits and the role of exorcism in ancient cultures. The third part examines the influence of neighboring cultures on Hebrew beliefs and practices, mainly among the Babylonians and the Egyptians. Davies provides detailed insights into the ancient texts and artifacts that shed light on these practices and beliefs. Chapters include:
- Black and White, Conjuring, Natural Magic
- Necromancy
- Demonology
- Magic Without Animism and Supernaturalism
- Magic and Science
- Magic Among Arabs and Moslems
- Assyrian Magic
- Egyptian Magic
- Divination and Biblical Prophecy
- Methods of Divination Referred to in the Old Testament
- Divination Among the Arabs
- Babylonian ad Assyrian Divination
- Egyptian Divination
- Demonology in the Old Testament
- Antichrist
- Sources of Jewish Magic and Demonology
- Counter Charms
- Demonology Among the Arabs and Moslems
- Assyrian Demonology
- Phoenician and Syrian Demonology
- Egyptian Demonology
- And more.
A very scarce first edition, with firm binding; lightly rubbed corners and edges; bumped spine ends; old library sticker to spine (along with bookplate to inside front board); interior is clean and free of markings.
