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Description of  Papyri Copticae Magicae: Coptic Magical Texts, Volume 1: Formularies (Issn)

This volume is the first in a new series of editions of Coptic-language "magical" manuscripts from Egypt, written on papyrus, ostraca, parchment, and paper, and dating to between the fourth and twelfth centuries CE. Their texts attest to non-institutional rituals intended to bring about changes in the lives of those who used them heal disease, curse enemies, bring about love or hatred, or see into the future. Read more