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Magic in the ancient Near East with special reference to ancient IsraelLiedeman, Gwendolene Caren 12 1900 (has links)
Thesis (MA)--Stellenbosch University, 2002. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In this investigation an anthropological and comparative approach was
employed in the study of magic in the ancient Near East. Firstly, a survey was
presented with regard to anthropological theories throughout the nineteenth and
twentieth centuries. This forms the background against which evidence on
magic with respect to the cultures of the ancient Near East is investigated.
Secondly, examples of magic in the Ancient Near East was discussed, with
reference to Egypt, Mesopotamia and Hittite Anatolia. Reference was made to
categories such as magic spells, objects, rituals and magical experts
(magicians) and various examples were discussed.
Thirdly, an analysis was made about the phenomenon of magic in ancient Israel.
In this context magic plays a somewhat different role in comparison to its other
ancient Near Eastern neighbours. It was shown that so-called miraculous
actions, miracle workers (prophets) and other religious actions (curses and
blessings) in the Hebrew Bible could definitely be associated with magic. The
frequent prohibitions against magical practises furthermore suggest that magic
was indeed been practiced in ancient Israel. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: In hierdie ondersoek met betrekking tot magie in die ou Nabye Ooste word
gebruik gemaak van 'n antropologiese en vergelykende benadering. Eerstens
word 'n oorsig aangebied van antropologiese teorieë met betrekking tot magie in
die negentiende en twintigste eeue. Dit vorm die agtergrond waarteen die
verskynsel van magie in die ou Nabye Ooste ondersoek word.
Tweedens word voorbeelde van magie in die ou Nabye Ooste ondersoek, met
verwysing na Egipte, Mesopotamië en die Hetiete. Spesiale aandag word gegee
aan kategorieë soos magiese spreuke, magiese objekte, rituele en magiese
spesialiste. Dit word toegelig met verskillende toepaslike voorbeelde.
Derdens word 'n ondersoek gedoen na die aard van magie in Oud-Israel. In
hierdie konteks het magie ietwat van 'n ander rol vervul in vergelyking met die
ander ou Nabye Oosterse bure. Daar word aangedui dat sekere wonderdade,
wonderwerkers (profete), en ander religieuse aksies (vervloekinge en
seënuitsprake) in die Hebreeuse Bybel met magie geassosieer kan word. Die
vele verbiedinge teen die beoefening van magie is 'n duidelike aanduiding dat
magie inderdaad in Israel gepraktiseer is.
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Perceptions of the serpent in the Ancient Near East : its Bronze Age role in apotropaic magic, healing and protectionGolding, Wendy Rebecca Jennifer 11 1900 (has links)
In this dissertation I examine the role played by the ancient Near Eastern serpent in apotropaic and prophylactic magic. Within this realm the serpent appears in roles in healing and protection where magic is often employed. The possibility of positive and negative roles is investigated. The study is confined to the Bronze Age in ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia and Syria-Palestine. The serpents, serpent deities and deities with ophidian aspects and associations are described. By examining these serpents and deities and their roles it is possible to incorporate a comparative element into his study on an intra- and inter-regional basis.
In order to accumulate information for this study I have utilised textual and pictorial evidence, as well as artefacts (such as jewellery, pottery and other amulets) bearing serpent motifs. / Old Testament & Ancient Near Eastern Studies / M.A. (Ancient Near Eastern Studies)
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Perceptions of the serpent in the Ancient Near East : its Bronze Age role in apotropaic magic, healing and protectionGolding, Wendy Rebecca Jennifer 11 1900 (has links)
In this dissertation I examine the role played by the ancient Near Eastern serpent in apotropaic and prophylactic magic. Within this realm the serpent appears in roles in healing and protection where magic is often employed. The possibility of positive and negative roles is investigated. The study is confined to the Bronze Age in ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia and Syria-Palestine. The serpents, serpent deities and deities with ophidian aspects and associations are described. By examining these serpents and deities and their roles it is possible to incorporate a comparative element into his study on an intra- and inter-regional basis.
In order to accumulate information for this study I have utilised textual and pictorial evidence, as well as artefacts (such as jewellery, pottery and other amulets) bearing serpent motifs. / Biblical and Ancient Studies / M.A. (Ancient Near Eastern Studies)
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