Binding Words: Textual Amulets in the Middle Ages
(Part of the Magic in History Series)
No Customer Reviews
Select Format
Select Condition 
Book Overview
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...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0271027231
ISBN13:9780271027234
Release Date:February 2006
Publisher:Penn State University Press
Length:336 Pages
Weight:1.20 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 6.4" x 9.3"
Customer Reviews
0 rating
Copyright © 2024 Thriftbooks.com Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks® and the ThriftBooks® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
ThriftBooks® and the ThriftBooks® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
