Considering magical objects and rites in the biblical milieu
A wide range of objects were used in rituals and their purpose was to mediate divine power in the Graeco-Roman world. These included amulets, which were objects commonly inscribed with mysterious formulae and used by mainly pagans as a protection against numerous illnesses, as well as witchcraft, o...
Main Author: | Presbytera Angelique C. Nicolaides |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Africajournals
2020-09-01
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Series: | Pharos Journal of Theology |
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Online Access: | https://www.pharosjot.com/uploads/7/1/6/3/7163688/article_39_vol_101__2020__st_andrew.pdf |
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