Babylonian Oil Magic in the Talmud and in the Later Jewish Literature

Description: This book explores the fascinating and often overlooked use of oil in ancient magic. Tracing the practice from its roots in ancient Mesopotamia, the author delves into the rituals and beliefs surrounding oil magic, examining its presence in both Babylonian and Jewish cultures. The text delves into the significance of specific ceremonies, including thumb-nail divination and the use of oil to invoke spirits. The author meticulously connects these ancient practices to the relevant passages in the Babylonian Ritual Tablets and the Talmud, highlighting striking parallels in the rituals and formulas employed. The book also analyzes later Jewish texts, revealing how oil magic persisted through time, evolving and adapting within various cultural contexts. By uncovering the enduring influence of Babylonian oil magic across different cultures and time periods, the book sheds new light on the complex history of magic and its influence on human belief systems. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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