Magic and Divination in the Old Testament

by Solomon Nigosian

Book Overview

Humans, since time immemorial, have tried to discover and influence the will of spirits and deities that they believed to be in charge of their lives. As a result, all cultures have produced certain special individuals thought to be closely in touch with the powers of the supernatural world. Was this true of ancient Israel? If so, who were the occult experts and what techniques were used by them? This study explores the many practices and rituals...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1789761549
• ISBN13: 9781789761542
• Release Date: January 2022
• Publisher: Liverpool University Press
• Length: 149 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"