Author: Daniel Ogden
Publisher: ISD LLC
ISBN: 1914535103
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 230
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In Search of the Sorcerer's Apprentice is the first book in English to be devoted to Lucian's Philopseudes or Lover of Lies (c. 170s AD). It comprises an extensive discussion, with full translation, of this engaging and satirical Greek text with its ten tales of magic and ghosts. One of these is the famous story of The Sorcerer's Apprentice, and this conveys the flavour of the rest. In other tales a plague of snakes is blasted with a miraculous scorching breath, a woman is drawn to her admirer by an animated cupid doll, and a haunted house is cleansed of its monstrous ghost. The Philopseudes stands at the intersection of three of the liveliest fields in the study of antiquity: magic, traditional narratives, and the Lucianic oeuvre itself. Ogden's cross-fertilising expertise in all three of these fields enables him to build sophisticated analyses for each of the tales and to place them sensitively in their historical, cultural and literary contexts. Among the themes of the work are Lucian's methods of adapting motifs from traditional narratives, and the text's overlooked Cynic voice.
Author: Daniel Ogden
Publisher: ISD LLC
ISBN: 1914535103
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 230
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In Search of the Sorcerer's Apprentice is the first book in English to be devoted to Lucian's Philopseudes or Lover of Lies (c. 170s AD). It comprises an extensive discussion, with full translation, of this engaging and satirical Greek text with its ten tales of magic and ghosts. One of these is the famous story of The Sorcerer's Apprentice, and this conveys the flavour of the rest. In other tales a plague of snakes is blasted with a miraculous scorching breath, a woman is drawn to her admirer by an animated cupid doll, and a haunted house is cleansed of its monstrous ghost. The Philopseudes stands at the intersection of three of the liveliest fields in the study of antiquity: magic, traditional narratives, and the Lucianic oeuvre itself. Ogden's cross-fertilising expertise in all three of these fields enables him to build sophisticated analyses for each of the tales and to place them sensitively in their historical, cultural and literary contexts. Among the themes of the work are Lucian's methods of adapting motifs from traditional narratives, and the text's overlooked Cynic voice.
Author: Joe Bandel
Publisher: Lulu Press, Inc
ISBN: 1312006900
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages :
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EPUB edition The First Volume in the Frank Braun trilogy. This is the first uncensored English translation of "The Sorcerer's Apprentice". It does not include any extra material. Illustrations by Mahlon Blaine.
Author: Harold W. Attridge
Publisher: Wayne State University Press
ISBN: 9780814323618
Category : Church history
Languages : en
Pages : 812
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Scholars of the history and literature of Christianity and Judaism explore the life and enduring contributions of Eusebius of Caesarea, an important writer and historian from the early fourth century. The essays focus on elements of the story that Eusebius tells the story of the early church, its re
Author: Donald Peart
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0970230125
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 104
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The seven headed dragon in the book of Revelation used his tail to fling satrs to the earth. His seven heads are seven ruling angels-who dominate some so-called "elders..." His "tail" is a metaphor for the "many false prophets."
Author: Robert Conner
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 9781869928957
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 320
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The very notion of Jesus being a sorcerer seems far-fetched. Nevertheless, scholars steadily accumulated evidence of magical practices in the New Testament throughout much of the 20th century. It is that ever expanding body of knowledge that has made this book possible.
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Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 708
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Languages : en
Pages : 704
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Author: Jeremy Bentham
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Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 448
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Author: Frank Tworek
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1728343380
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 154
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The teenaged girl often asked her grandfather about the stories he shared regarding a ferocious snowstorm that had paralyzed the city in 1975. She was eager to hear more about it because that was the year of her own mother’s birth. Her grandfather decided that the events might have more meaning if he were to take the girl for a ride in the car to actually show her the routes and locations of his experiences during that winter weekend. While they drove through the city their conversation about a pregnant couple’s journey evolved into a deep discussion about another pregnant couple making their way to Bethlehem several thousand years ago. By the time the car ride was over, the young lady had not only discovered more about her own family history, she had also intensified her curiosity about the life and death of Jesus.
Author: Daniel Boyce Reed
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 9780253216120
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 240
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Ge, formerly translated as "mask" or "masquerade," appears among the Dan people of Côte d'Ivoire as a dancing and musical embodiment of their social ideals and religious beliefs. In Dan Ge Performance, Daniel B. Reed sets out to discover what resides at the core of Ge. He finds that Ge is defined as part of a religious system, a form of entertainment, an industry, a political tool, an instrument of justice, and a form of resistance—and it can take on multiple roles simultaneously. He sees genu (pl.) dancing the latest dance steps, co-opting popular music, and acting in concert with Ivorian authorities to combat sorcery. Not only are the bounds of traditional performance stretched, but Ge performance becomes a strategy for helping the Dan to establish individual and community identity in a world that is becoming more religiously and ethnically diverse. Readers interested in all aspects of expressive culture in West Africa will find fascinating material in this rich and penetrating book.