Demonology Among The Hebrews And Their Neighbors - Paperback

by T. Witton Davies (Author)

""Demonology Among The Hebrews And Their Neighbors"" by T. Witton Davies is a comprehensive study of the beliefs and practices related to demons and evil spirits in ancient Hebrew culture and the surrounding cultures of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Greece. The book explores the origins of demonology in the Hebrew Bible, including the role of demons in the creation story and their association with illness and possession. It also examines the development of Jewish demonology in the Second Temple period and its influence on early Christianity. The author provides detailed analysis of demonological texts from the Dead Sea Scrolls and other ancient sources, as well as comparative studies of demonology in neighboring cultures. This book is an essential resource for scholars of ancient religion and anyone interested in the history of demonology.THIS 42 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Magic, Divination, and Demonology among the Hebrews and their Neighbors42, by T. Witton Davies. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564594122.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.