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New translation and analysis of the Hay manuscripts.

Table of Contents
1. Magic in Late Antique Egypt: an introduction 2. Provenance and history of the collection 3. Producing texts on leather: scientific analyses 4. Preserving texts on leather: conservation and mounting 5. Catalogue: Hay 1-7 6. The Hay manuscripts as an ancient archive 7. From ancient to medieval magical practice: the historical position of the Hay texts 8. Epilogue: the benefits and challenges of multi-disciplinary working Bibliography Contributors General index Coptic and Greek indexes

The Hay Archive of Coptic Spells on Leather

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    Publisher: British Museum Press
    Publication Date: 31/01/2023
    ISBN13: 9780861592333, 978-0861592333
    ISBN10: 0861592336

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    New translation and analysis of the Hay manuscripts.

    Table of Contents
    1. Magic in Late Antique Egypt: an introduction 2. Provenance and history of the collection 3. Producing texts on leather: scientific analyses 4. Preserving texts on leather: conservation and mounting 5. Catalogue: Hay 1-7 6. The Hay manuscripts as an ancient archive 7. From ancient to medieval magical practice: the historical position of the Hay texts 8. Epilogue: the benefits and challenges of multi-disciplinary working Bibliography Contributors General index Coptic and Greek indexes

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