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On Magic

- An Arabic critical edition and English translation of Epistle 52, Part 1

About On Magic

This is the first critical edition of the last epistle of the Brethren of Purity (Ikhwan al-Safa), a tenth-century esoteric fraternity based in Iraq. It explores the legitimacy of magic and other occult sciences, drawing on authorities as diverse as Plato, the Qur'an, and the Torah. The edition includes an English translation and full annotations.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780199638956
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 336
  • Published:
  • November 23, 2011
  • Dimensions:
  • 236x165x24 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 668 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 26, 2024
Extended return policy to January 30, 2025

Description of On Magic

This is the first critical edition of the last epistle of the Brethren of Purity (Ikhwan al-Safa), a tenth-century esoteric fraternity based in Iraq. It explores the legitimacy of magic and other occult sciences, drawing on authorities as diverse as Plato, the Qur'an, and the Torah. The edition includes an English translation and full annotations.

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