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Amulets in Magical Practice

Author : Jay Johnston
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1108956769
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Amulets in Magical Practice written by Jay Johnston and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2024-04-30 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Element takes as its remit the production and use of amulets. The focus will be on amulets with no, or minimal, textual content like those comprising found stone, semi-precious gem and/or animal body parts. That is a material form that is unaccompanied by directive textual inscription. The analysis considers this materiality to understand its context of use including ritual and metaphysical operations. Through discussion of selected case studies from British, Celtic, and Scandinavian cultures, it demonstrates the associative range of meaning that enabled the attribution of power/agency to the amuletic object Uniquely, it will consider this material culture from an interdisciplinary perspective, drawing together insights from the disciplines of cultural studies, religious studies, 'folk' studies, archaeology and Scandinavian studies. It develops the concept of 'trans-aniconism' to encapsulates an amulet's temporal relations and develops the proposition of 'landscape amulets.'

Qabbalistic Magic

Author : Salomo Baal-Shem
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1594777543
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (947 download)

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Download or read book Qabbalistic Magic written by Salomo Baal-Shem and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-04-25 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to practicing the magic of the Qabbalah • Spells for everyday problems related to health, love, prosperity, and protection • Rituals for advanced high-level magic, such as invocation of angelic powers or spiritual vision • Explains how to make and design talismans, amulets, and magic bowls, including harnessing the power of Hebrew letters in their designs • Details the magical uses of 150 psalms The Qabbalah--the Jewish esoteric tradition--is richly woven with magical practices, from amulets and magic bowls to invocations and magical use of psalms. In this comprehensive and practical guide to Qabbalistic magic, Salomo Baal-Shem explains how to authentically perform rituals from the Qabbalistic tradition. The spells and rituals included range from basic “everyday” magic for health, prosperity, love, protection, and prophetic dreams to advanced high-level magic such as invoking the highest angelic powers or creating an astral life-form, or Golem. Revealing the occult teachings of the 4th-century Book of the Mysteries, the magical uses of 150 psalms, and how to harness the power of Hebrew letters in talisman designs, the author also shows you how to contact the Maggid, or Divine inner teacher, or attain the spiritual vision of the Merkabah. A thoroughly accessible guide to the magic of the Qabbalah, this book also covers the underlying spiritual principles and history of these powerful magical practices.

Binding Words

Author : Don C. Skemer
Publisher : Penn State Press
ISBN 13 : 9780271046969
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (469 download)

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Download or read book Binding Words written by Don C. Skemer and published by Penn State Press. This book was released on 2010-11-01 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the Middle Ages, textual amulets--short texts written on parchment or paper and worn on the body--were thought to protect the bearer against enemies, to heal afflictions caused by demonic invasions, and to bring the wearer good fortune. In Binding Words, Don C. Skemer provides the first book-length study of this once-common means of harnessing the magical power of words. Textual amulets were a unique source of empowerment, promising the believer safe passage through a precarious world by means of an ever-changing mix of scriptural quotations, divine names, common prayers, and liturgical formulas. Although theologians and canon lawyers frequently derided textual amulets as ignorant superstition, many literate clergy played a central role in producing and disseminating them. The texts were, in turn, embraced by a broad cross-section of Western Europe. Saints and parish priests, physicians and village healers, landowners and peasants alike believed in their efficacy. Skemer offers careful analysis of several dozen surviving textual amulets along with other contemporary medieval source materials. In the process, Binding Words enriches our understanding of popular religion and magic in everyday medieval life.

The Ancestral Power of Amulets, Talismans, and Mascots

Author : Nigel Pennick
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1644112213
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (441 download)

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Download or read book The Ancestral Power of Amulets, Talismans, and Mascots written by Nigel Pennick and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-05-04 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • Looks at the age-old spiritual principles, folklore, and esoteric traditions behind the creation of magical objects as well as the use of numbers, colors, sigils, geometric emblems, knots, crosses, pentagrams, and other symbols • Explores hundreds of artifacts, such as hagstones, Norse directional amulets, car hood mascots, objects made from bones and teeth, those connected with plants and animals, charms associated with gambling, and religious relics • Includes photos of artifacts from the author’s extensive collection Offering an illustrated exploration of the origins and history of amulets, lucky charms, talismans, and mascots, including photos of unique and original artifacts from his extensive collection, Nigel Pennick examines these objects from a magical perspective, from ancient Egypt to the present. He looks at the age-old spiritual principles, folklore, and esoteric traditions behind their creation as well as the use of numbers, colors, sigils, geometric emblems, knots, crosses, pentagrams, and other symbols. Pennick explores magical charms and objects manufactured from bones, teeth, claws, and horns and those that include symbols of the human body. He also discusses religious relics as well as the combining of charms to make more powerful objects, from the bind runes of the Norse and the crowns of ancient Egypt to the Mojo hand and the medicine pouch. Revealing the lasting power of amulets, talismans, charms, and mascots, Pennick shows that these objects and symbols have retained their magic across the centuries.

Runic Amulets and Magic Objects

Author : Mindy MacLeod
Publisher : Boydell Press
ISBN 13 : 9781843832058
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (32 download)

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Download or read book Runic Amulets and Magic Objects written by Mindy MacLeod and published by Boydell Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fresh examination of one of the most contentious issues in runic scholarship - magical or not? The runic alphabet, in use for well over a thousand years, was employed by various Germanic groups in a variety of ways, including, inevitably, for superstitious and magical rites. Formulaic runic words were inscribed onto small items that could be carried for good luck; runic charms were carved on metal or wooden amulets to ensure peace or prosperity. There are invocations and allusions to pagan and Christian gods and heroes, to spirits of disease, and even to potential lovers. Few such texts are completely unique to Germanic society, and in fact, most of the runic amulets considered in this book show wide-ranging parallels from a variety of European cultures. The question ofwhether runes were magical or not has divided scholarship in the area. Early criticism embraced fantastic notions of runic magic - leading not just to a healthy scepticism, but in some cases to a complete denial of any magical element whatsoever in the runic inscriptions. This book seeks to re-evaulate the whole question of runic sorcery, attested to not only in the medieval Norse literature dealing with runes but primarily in the fascinating magical texts of the runic inscriptions themselves. Dr MINDY MCLEOD teaches in the Department of Linguistics, Deakin University, Melbourne; Dr BERNARD MEES teaches in the Department of History at the University of Melbourne.

The High Magic of Talismans and Amulets

Author : Claude Lecouteux
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1620552809
Total Pages : 195 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (25 download)

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Download or read book The High Magic of Talismans and Amulets written by Claude Lecouteux and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-05-14 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive study of the use of talismans and amulets in the Western Mystery Tradition • Provides an in-depth look at the medieval and Renaissance use of amulets and talismans, including the work of Agrippa, Albertus Magnus, and Athanasius Kircher • Provides a full summary of the magical knowledge required to make an amulet or talisman, including the invocations required to activate their powers • Reviews different kinds of amulets and talismans, from ancient jewelry and magical objects to the modern rabbit’s foot or lucky horseshoe The use of talismans and amulets stretches back nearly to the dawn of man, from everyday items magically prepared, such as horns or coins, to intricate and beautiful jewelry imbued with protective powers. Drawing on his private collection of medieval manuscripts as well as his privileged access to the rare book archives of major European universities, Claude Lecouteux provides a comprehensive history of the use of talismans and amulets for protection, healing, and divine influence. He explores their use in the Western Mystery Tradition as well as Eastern and Middle Eastern beliefs about these magical objects and their incorporation--despite Church anathema--into the Christian tradition of Medieval Europe. Reviewing many different kinds of amulets and talismans used throughout the ages, such as a rabbit’s foot, horseshoe, gris-gris bag, or an inscribed parchment charged through ritual, he details the principles and symbology behind each object and shows that their use is still as widespread today as any time in the past. Lecouteux explains the high magic behind the hermetic art of crafting amulets and talismans: the chains of sympathy, astrological geography, and the invocations required to activate their powers. He explores the work of adepts such as Agrippa, Albertus Magnus, and Athanasius Kircher, including an in-depth look at Kircher’s work on planetary seals in his Oedipus Aegyptiacus. Illustrated throughout with period art depicting magical symbols, seals, and a wide array of talismans and amulets, this comprehensive study provides a practical guide to the historical development and step-by-step creation of magical objects.

Making Amulets Christian

Author : Theodore de Bruyn
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0191511706
Total Pages : 307 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (915 download)

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Download or read book Making Amulets Christian written by Theodore de Bruyn and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017-07-14 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Making Amulets Christian: Artefacts, Scribes, and Contexts examines Greek amulets with Christian elements from late antique Egypt in order to discern the processes whereby a customary practice—the writing of incantations on amulets—changed in an increasingly Christian context. It considers how the formulation of incantations and amulets changed as the Christian church became the prevailing religious institution in Egypt in the last centuries of the Roman empire. Theodore de Bruyn investigates what we can learn from incantations and amulets containing Christian elements about the cultural and social location of the people who wrote them. He shows how incantations and amulets were indebted to rituals or ritualizing behaviour of Christians. This study analyzes different types of amulets and the ways in which they incorporate Christian elements. By comparing the formulation and writing of individual amulets that are similar to one another, one can observe differences in the culture of the scribes of these materials. It argues for 'conditioned individuality' in the production of amulets. On the one hand, amulets manifest qualities that reflect the training and culture of the individual writer. On the other hand, amulets reveal that individual writers were shaped, whether consciously or inadvertently, by the resources they drew upon-by what is called 'tradition' in the field of religious studies.

Charms, Amulets, Talismans and Spells

Author : Marian Green
Publisher : eBook Partnership
ISBN 13 : 1912706121
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (127 download)

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Download or read book Charms, Amulets, Talismans and Spells written by Marian Green and published by eBook Partnership. This book was released on 2021-05-20 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is the difference between an amulet and a charm? When would be the right time to make a talisman? And, if you absolutely had to, how would you cast a spell? In this unique little book, scholar Marian Green unravels the complex web of associations and correspondences which form the backbone of the Western magical arts. Packed with rare illustrations and useful tables, there is no better volume for the modern travelling magician. "e;Fascinating"e; FINANCIAL TIMES. "e;Beautiful"e; LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. "e;Rich and Artful"e; THE LANCET. "e;Genuinely mind-expanding"e; FORTEAN TIMES. "e;Excellent"e; NEW SCIENTIST. "e;Stunning"e; NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, big ideas.

The History & Use of Amulets, Charms and Talismans

Author : Gary R. Varner
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1435719883
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (357 download)

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Download or read book The History & Use of Amulets, Charms and Talismans written by Gary R. Varner and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008-01-27 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amulets and charms have been used since mankind evolved from its distant origins millions of years ago. They have been used to protect and to harm, and in both the practice and avoidance of witchcraft and sorcery. They are made of wood and stone, clay, metal, plants and dead animals. They are carved into crude shapes and in the most exquisite forms. They may also be composed entirely of words, which are believed to have great power and magical properties. Used by pagans, Christians, Jews and followers of every faith and tradition known across the world, they are considered direct links to the gods and local spirits. All are links to the supernatural. Regardless if they are called amulets, charms or talismans, these objects are credited with providing cures, causing evil, and bringing health and prosperity. This book, using ethnographic studies, ancient records and folklore, will explore the history and use of amulets and will show that they continue to be an important part of our modern culture.

Manifestation Magic

Author : Elhoim Leafar
Publisher : Red Wheel/Weiser
ISBN 13 : 1578637422
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (786 download)

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Download or read book Manifestation Magic written by Elhoim Leafar and published by Red Wheel/Weiser. This book was released on 2021 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book offers a clear, basic treatise on the magic of prosperity and how to manifest positive abundance. No prior magical experience is required, although the material is also suitable for adepts. The techniques discussed are derived from diverse influences, blending modern Paganism with Afro-Caribbean and Latin-American magic, reflecting the author's own background and making it accessible to readers walking various magical paths"--

The Book of Seals & Amulets

Author : Jacobus G. Swart
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 0620596988
Total Pages : 510 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (25 download)

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Download or read book The Book of Seals & Amulets written by Jacobus G. Swart and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The "Shadow Tree Series" comprises a unique collection of Western Esoteric studies and practices which Jacobus G. Swart, spiritual successor to William G. Gray and co-founder of the Sangreal Sodality, has actuated and taught over a period of forty years. "The Book of Seals & Amulets" comprises a comprehensive investigation into the meaning and relevance of Celestial Alphabets, Magical Seals, Magic Squares, Divine and Angelic Names, etc., as well as their employment in Hebrew Amulets in order to benefit personal wellbeing in a most significant manner. Continuing the standards set in "The Book of Self Creation" and "The Book of Sacred Names," Jacobus Swart offers detailed instruction on the contents and construction of Hebrew Amulets. He again consulted the enormous array of relevant primary Hebrew literature, large sections of which are available to an English readership for the first time.

Amulets

Author : Sheila Paine
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780500285107
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (851 download)

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Download or read book Amulets written by Sheila Paine and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first comprehensive illustrated study of the use of amulets around the world and throughout history explores not only the substances and symbolism from which amulets derive, but also the people and objects they protect.

Amulets and Magic Bowls

Author : Joseph Naveh
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (77 download)

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Download or read book Amulets and Magic Bowls written by Joseph Naveh and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Amulets and Magic

Author : E.A. Wallis Budge
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136887385
Total Pages : 586 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (368 download)

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Download or read book Amulets and Magic written by E.A. Wallis Budge and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-10-15 with total page 586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Published in 2001. Everywhere that excavations of ancient sites, temples and tombs have been carried out, the objects most frequently brought to light are amulets and talismans. The use of these objects is not confined to anyone place, people and period - they are universal, reflecting a belief in magic which is as old as humankind and continues today. Amulets and talismans have always been used for protection against enemies and the evil eye, to attract love and to cast spells of all kinds. This remarkable work – both scholarly and highly readable - contains the original texts with translations and descriptions of key Egyptian, Sumerian, Assyrian, Hebrew, Christian, Gnostic and Muslim amulets and magical devices and figures. Among the subjects dealt with are ring amulets; the protective and therapeutic qualities of gemstones; the importance of colour, shape and form in amulets; the Kabbalistic names and signs, stones of the planets and their influences, mystical numbers, lucky and unlucky days and contracts with the devil. This is a rich resource for all those interested in ancient wisdom and timeless practices.

Secrets of Egyptian Spellcasting

Author : E. A. Wallis Budge
Publisher : Inner Light Publications
ISBN 13 : 9781892062710
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (627 download)

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Download or read book Secrets of Egyptian Spellcasting written by E. A. Wallis Budge and published by Inner Light Publications. This book was released on 2007-06 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: HERE ARE THE SPELLS OF THE GREAT EGYPTIAN PHARAOH'S AND THEIR PERSONAL OCCULT MAGICIANS EVEN MOSES IS SAID TO HAVE FOLLOWED IN THEIR FOOTSTEPS AND ADAPTED THEIR OCCULT FORMULAS Unlock the Occult Wisdom Of Antiquity And Experience The Awesome Miracle Of Egyptian Magic, Known To Be The Most Powerful Of ALL Time! From the records of the prestigious "Keeper of the Egyptian and Assyrian Antiquities" (circa 1895) at the British Museum comes long forgotten knowledge of how to make use of dreams, tap the power of lucky and unlucky days, and utilize talismans and charms initially designed in the distant past and still useful and beneficial today. Every man, woman and child in ancient Egypt who could afford it wore either a charm or talisman, and for centuries their land was regarded as a nation of powerful magicians and sorcerers who guided their citizens in all matters mystical and spiritual. Hebrew, Greek and Roman writers referred to them as experts in the occult sciences and as possessors of arcane wisdom and knowledge which could, according to the given circumstances, be employed to do either good or harm to man. Saint Stephen boasts that the great Moses "was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians" and declared that he was "mighty in words and deeds." There are numerous moments in the life of this remarkable Biblical prophet that demonstrate that he was acquainted with many of the practices of Egyptian magic. It was even said that Moses possessed a "wonderful staff" with which he could work wonders, take control over man and beast and destroy enemies. Here are the actual spells and formulas utilized by the wizards of this ancient paradise along the Nile, as well as the designs of their most powerful amulets and talismans that have made Egyptian Magick the most commanding form of occultism ever performed at any time during the history of humankind.

Amulets, Talismans, and Magical Jewelry

Author : Barbara Black Koltuv
Publisher : Nicolas-Hays, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 0892546220
Total Pages : 277 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (925 download)

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Download or read book Amulets, Talismans, and Magical Jewelry written by Barbara Black Koltuv and published by Nicolas-Hays, Inc.. This book was released on 2005-08-20 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second commandment of the Old Testament forbids the making of idols to represent God. However, since human beings have always needed a direct and personal connection to the divine, a way is provided in Exodus when God says, "Make a sanctuary for me and I will come to dwell among you." God goes on to give instructions for building the Ark of the Covenant–the first tribal amulet, not yet personal but still representing the presence of God. From there, amulets, talismans, and magical jewelry evolved to provide a personal connection to God.Koltuv has collected bits of scripture describing amulets and talismans and features pictures of her extensive collection of these protective and magical treasures. It's all here: glass beads for protection against the evil eye; the mezuzah found on door frames; the hamsa, or upraised hand; engraved pendants and tiny boxes containing special prayers; Aron's breastplate; the prayer shawl and teffilin; henna hand and foot painting; and amulets from the Sepher Rezial. As visually fascinating as these objects are, how they came into use is even more so.Koltuv revives an awareness of how many of the objects we wear and carry with us without a second thought are actually magical bridges between heaven and earth.

Magic Spells | Intentional Spells, Amulets, and Talismans for the Manifestation and Protection

Author : Mina Charles
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (865 download)

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Download or read book Magic Spells | Intentional Spells, Amulets, and Talismans for the Manifestation and Protection written by Mina Charles and published by . This book was released on 2022-08-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This essential book of intentional spells with perfect for the practice of modern witchcraft. This volume contains 10 spells for manifesting and protection. It incorporates amulets, aromatherapy, color therapy, plants/seeds to power spells, moon cycles, sacred geometry, etc. to reinforce the spell-caster's intentions and power the spells. Journaling is a key component and the book contains detailed prompts to detail your practices like recording any alterations you make to personalize the spells and their successes. Please note that this book does not provide an in-depth discussion of the elements involved. There's a wealth of information available to further and deepen your practice.