Art. VI.—The Sword of Moses. An ancient book of Magic, published for the first time, from an unique Manuscript (Cod. Heb., Gaster 178)

M. Gaster

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Art. VI.—The Sword of Moses. An ancient book of Magic, published for the first time, from an unique Manuscript (Cod. Heb., Gaster 178)

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Magic has exercised the deepest influence upon mankind from remote antiquity unto our own days. It either formed part of the religion of the country, as it was the case in ancient Egypt and Babylon and as it is now in some forms of Buddhism (Tibet), or lived an independent life side by side with the recognized religion. In some instances it was tolerated, or rendered less obnoxious, by a peculiar subdivision into white or beneficial and black or evil magic, or was downright persecuted. Wherever we go, however, and especially if we turn to the popular beliefs that rule the so-called civilized nations, we shall always and everywhere find a complete system of magical formulas and incantations. The belief in the witch and wizard, and their powerful filters and charms, holds still stronger sway upon human imagination than, appears at first sight.

Type: Original Communications
Information: Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society , Volume 28 , Issue 1 , January 1896 , pp. 149 - 198

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/S0035869X00023455 [Opens in a new window]
Copyright: Copyright © The Royal Asiatic Society 1896

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^{page 171 note 1} Proc. Bibl. Archæology, 1890, pp. 292–342.

^{page 173 note 1} X stands for the mysterious names, which have not been transliterated. N for the name of the person who conjures.

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^{page XX note 1} Cod. Oxford. 1531, 6.

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Art. VI.—The Sword of Moses. An ancient book of Magic, published for the first time, from an unique Manuscript (Cod. Heb., Gaster 178)

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