Magic and Divination in Early Islam (Formation of the Classical Islamic World)

Magic and Divination in Early Islam (Formation of the Classical Islamic World)

by EmilieSavage-Smith (Editor)

Synopsis

Magic and divination in early Islam encompassed a wide range of practices. The studies here are concerned with the pre-Islamic antecedents of such practices and with the theory of magic in healing, the nature and use of amulets and the arts of astrometeorology and geomancy, amongst other things.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 400
Edition: illustrated edition
Publisher: Ashgate
Published: 27 Feb 2004

ISBN 10: 086078715X
ISBN 13: 9780860787150