Ancient Christians and their non-Christian contemporaries lived in a world of 'magic.' Sometimes, they used curses as ritual objects to seek justice from gods a

This book shows how Ancient Christians both used curses and criticized them in ancient Mediterranean religion and society.

Ruth Langer offers an in-depth study of the birkat haminim, a Jewish prayer for the removal of those categories of human being who prevent the messianic redempt

The practice of cursing remains a significant aspect of life in many African countries. This book addresses this practice with the seriousness it deserves, argu

This thought-provoking collection of magical texts from ancient Egypt shows the exotic rituals, esoteric healing practices, and incantatory and supernatural dim