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A Kind of Magic: Understanding Magic in the New Testament and its Religious Environment: The Library of New Testament Studies

Editat de Dr. Michael Labahn, Dr. Bert Jan Lietaert Peerbolte
en Limba Engleză Hardback – 31 ian 2007
This collection of articles by distinguished scholars and experts in their particular fields of research is introduced by a chapter dealing with general matters of the current hermeneutics of magic: what is the nature of magic and what is the understanding of magic in the Western world-view and what - for instance - in the African world? Centered around studies on Jesus and magic the second part contains studies on the use of the term "magic" in the New Testament and especially in Acts. The third section broadens the understanding of magic through selected case studies in different approaches to magic in the environment and background of the New Testament (Old Testament, Qumran, Apuleius, Women as Magicians). Early Christianity subsequent to the New Testament develops its own view of magic, criticizing pagan magic but not being uninfluenced by magic or magic-like practices. This development is part of the fourth and last chapter of the collection along with two different papers on the possible use of Jewish and Christian themes in later magical texts. The collection explores the importance of magic within Early Christianity, an issue shared with its Old Testament and Jewish roots and with its ancient background, implying reluctance and critique. Both magical traits and the critique of non-Christian magic have an impact on later scripture and still exert influence now on modern theoretical discussion and popular ideas.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780567030757
ISBN-10: 056703075X
Pagini: 226
Dimensiuni: 156 x 234 x 23 mm
Greutate: 0.48 kg
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția T&T Clark
Seria The Library of New Testament Studies

Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom

Caracteristici

Explores the religious, mental and social background of ancient magic and magic practices

Cuprins

Preface AbbreviationsList of ContributorsPart I From magei&a to Magic: Envisaging a Problematic Concept in the Study of Religion- Daria Pezzoli OlgiattiMagic in Ancient World and African Culture- Emmanuel NwaoruPart IIJesus and Magic: Theodicean Perspectives to the Issue- Tom HolménJesus the Exorcist and Ancient Magic-Graham H. TwelftreeMa&goi - Astrologers, Ecstatics, Deceitful Prophets New Testament Understanding in Jewish and Pagan Context-Michael BeckerMagic in the Book of Acts-Stanley E. PorterPart IIIMagic From Before the Dawn of the Time Understanding Magic in the Old Testament: A Shift in Paradigm (Deuteronomy 18:9 -14 and beyond)- Ann JeffersCatalogue of Spirits, Liturgical Manuscript with Angelological Content, Incantation?Reflections on the Character of a Fragment from Qumran (4Q230 1)With Appendix: Edition of the Fragments of IAA #114- Eibert TigchelaarThe Daughters of Medeia: Enchanting Women in the Greco-Hellenistic World-Christiane KunstFascinating but Forbidden? Magic in Rome-Ulrike RiemerThe Great Magical Papyrus of Paris (PGM IV) and the Bible-Pieter W. van der HorstThe Eighth Book of Moses (PLeid. J 395): Hellenistic Jewish Influence in a Pagan Magical Papyrus- Bert Jan Lietaert Peerbolte

Recenzii

"A most useful update on magic in the NT ear."   Reviewed in International Review of Biblical Studies, 2007.
For those interested in magic in the specific context this collection includes, this book gives an up-to-date overview of the research on the topic. Like a kaleidoscope it presents views and in that way the title of the volume expresses itself: it's a kind of magic.