Ancient Jewish Magic Hardback: A History - Tapa dura

'... this is a lively, exhaustively researched, theoretically mature, and always informative book. It should certainly be required reading of anyone delving into the question of magic in earliest Christianity or the status of the rabbi.' Bryn Mawr Classical Review

'... some interesting conclusions are drawn ... it is a significant contribution that all specialists in ancient magic should read.' Journal for the Study of the Old Testament

'This volume has much to teach us about that subject and the cultural history of Judaism.' The Times Literary Supplement

'Gideon Bohak's Ancient Jewish Magic ... provides a comprehensive survey of virtually every aspect of Jewish magic in antiquity; its breadth is encyclopedic and its discussions richly informative. It provides the most up-to-date single resource for the study of ancient Jewish magic and will serve as an excellent tool and starting point for those who wish to undertake research in this field. Specialists will find much with which they are already familiar, along with stimulating discussions and new insights.' AJS Review

'A pioneering work to be commended for its attention both to detail and the broader picture.' International Review of Biblical Studies

Gideon Bohak teaches in the Department of Jewish Culture, Tel-Aviv University. He is author of Joseph and Aseneth and the Jewish Temple in Heliopolis (1996).