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Magic in Medieval Manuscripts by Sophie Page (2004, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherUniversity of Toronto Press

ISBN-100802037976

ISBN-139780802037978

eBay Product ID (ePID)30757927

Product Key Features

Number of Pages65 Pages

Publication NameMagic in Medieval Manuscripts

LanguageEnglish

SubjectGeneral, Magick Studies, Europe / Medieval, Occultism

Publication Year2004

TypeNot Available

Subject AreaBody, Mind & Spirit, Reference, History

AuthorSophie Page

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.2 in

Item Weight7.9 Oz

Item Length9.7 in

Item Width7 in

Additional Product Features

LCCN2005-434436

Dewey Edition23

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal133.4309/02

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

SynopsisMagic in Medieval Manuscripts explores the place of magic in the medieval world and the contradictory responses it evoked, through an exploration of images and texts in British Library manuscripts., Magic existed in diverse forms in the Middle Ages, from simple charms to complex and subversive demonic magic. Its negative characteristics were defined by theologians who sought to isolate undesirable rituals and beliefs, but there were also many who believed that the condemned texts and practices were valuable and compatible with orthodox piety. Magic in Medieval Manuscripts explores the place of magic in the medieval world and the contradictory responses it evoked, through an exploration of images and texts in British Library manuscripts. These range from representations of the magician, wise-woman and witch, to charms against lightning, wax images for inciting love, and diagrams to find treasure. Most elaborate of all the magical practices are rituals for communicating with and commanding spirits. Whether expressions of piety, ambition, or daring, these rituals reveal a medieval fascination with the points of contact between this world and the celestial and infernal realms.

LC Classification NumberBF1593.P34 2004