Drawing Spirit
| Author | : Jay Johnston |
| Publisher | : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG |
| Total Pages | : 286 |
| Release | : 2022-12-05 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9783110479201 |
| ISBN-13 | : 3110479206 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (206 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Drawing Spirit by : Jay Johnston
Download or read book Drawing Spirit written by Jay Johnston and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2022-12-05 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A pioneering interdisciplinary study of the art, production and social functions of Late Antique ritual artefacts. Utilising case studies from the Graeco-Egyptian magical papyri and the Heidelberg archive it establishes new approaches, provides a holistic understanding of the multi-sensory aspects of ritual practice, and explores the transmission of knowledge traditions across faiths.