The Chaldean Magic Of The Ritual Dead

By François Lenormant and Professor Francois Lenormant

Book Overview

""The Chaldean Magic of the Ritual Dead"" by Francois Lenormant is an exploration of the ancient Chaldean religion and its practices surrounding the dead. Lenormant delves into the rituals and beliefs of the Chaldeans, who were an ancient people of Mesopotamia, and their use of magic and divination to communicate with the dead. The book covers topics such as the Chaldean pantheon, the role of the priestly class, and the use of talismans and incantations in Chaldean magic. Lenormant also examines the influence of Chaldean beliefs on later religions, such as Judaism and Christianity. This book provides a detailed and fascinating look into the mystical world of ancient Chaldea and its practices surrounding death and the afterlife.THIS 24 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Chaldean Magic its Origin and Development, by Francois Lenormant. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564594688.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425308139
• ISBN13: 9781425308131
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"