{"title":"Hans Dieter Betz","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the fascinating world of ancient magic and religious practices through the works of \u003cem\u003eHans Dieter Betz\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished scholar renowned for his contributions to the study of early Christianity and Greco-Roman religions. Betz’s scholarly insights provide a unique lens into the esoteric traditions of the past, offering readers a chance to engage with texts that have intrigued historians and theologians alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his seminal works, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Greek Magical Papyri in Translation, Including the Demotic Spells, Volume 1\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a comprehensive collection that invites you into the realm of ancient magical beliefs. This book brings together a treasure trove of spells, rituals, and incantations, meticulously translated and annotated to enhance understanding. It's an indispensable resource for those interested in the intricate interplay of magic and religion in antiquity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for both scholars and curious minds, Betz's works offer a detailed and accessible exploration into the religious and spiritual practices of ancient cultures. Dive into these enthralling texts and expand your knowledge of the mystical aspects that shaped historical societies.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-greek-magical-papyri-in-translation-including-the-demotic-spells-volume-1-by-hans-dieter-betz-9780226044477","title":"The Greek Magical Papyri in Translation, Including the Demotic Spells, Volume 1","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Greek Magical Papyri in Translation, Including the Demotic Spells, Volume 1\u003c\/i\u003e is a collection of magical spells and formulas, hymns, and rituals from Greco-Roman Egypt, dating from the second century B.C. to the fifth century A.D. Containing a fresh translation of the Greek papyri, as well as Coptic and Demotic texts, this new translation has been brought up to date and is now the most comprehensive collection of this literature, and the first ever in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Greek Magical Papyri in Transition\u003c\/i\u003e is an invaluable resource for scholars in a wide variety of fields, from the history of religions to the classical languages and literatures, and it will fascinate those with a general interest in the occult and the history of magic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"One of the major achievements of classical and related scholarship over the last decade.\" — Ioan P. Culianu, \u003ci\u003eJournal for the Study of Judaism\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"The enormous value of this new volume lies in the fact that these texts will now be available to a much wider audience of readers, including historians of religion, anthropologists, and psychologists.\" — John G. Gager, \u003ci\u003eJournal of Religion\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"[This book] shows care, skill and zest... Any worker in the field will welcome this sterling performance.\" — Peter Parsons, \u003ci\u003eTimes Literary Supplement\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46796808126700,"sku":"9780226044477","price":87.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12673053482268.jpg?v=1757110691"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/hans-dieter-betz.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}