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Drawing Spirit: The Role of Images and Design in the Magical Practice of Late Antiquity - Hardcover

Drawing Spirit: The Role of Images and Design in the Magical Practice of Late Antiquity - Hardcover

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by Jay Johnston (Editor), Iain Gardner (Editor)

A pioneering interdisciplinary study of the art, production and social functions of Late Antique ritual artefacts. Utilising case studies from the Graeco-Egyptian magical papyri and the Heidelberg archive it establishes new approaches, provides a holistic understanding of the multi-sensory aspects of ritual practice, and explores the transmission of knowledge traditions across faiths.

Author Biography

Jay Johnston and Iain Gardner, University of Sydney, Australia.

Number of Pages: 281
Dimensions: 0.69 x 9.61 x 6.69 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: December 16, 2022