Grimoires

A History of Magic Books
$27.95
Paperback, Dec 2010
ISBN13: 9780199590049ISBN10: 0199590044
A fascinating look at the history of magic books and their surpising influence on western culture.


Myth: A Very Short Introduction

$11.95
Paperback, Aug 2004
ISBN13: 9780192803474ISBN10: 0192803476
A survey of the past 300 years of theorizing on myth


When Men Walk Dry

Portuguese Messianism in Brazil
$30.00
Paperback, Jun 2000
ISBN13: 9781555402570ISBN10: 1555402577
This book examines the nature of messianic movements by studying a specific case history. Carole Myscovski argues that underlying any single messianic movement is a messianic tradition that draws together messianic and related religious beliefs, rituals, and social structures.


A Dictionary of Creation Myths

$24.95
Paperback, Dec 1995
ISBN13: 9780195102758ISBN10: 0195102754
The rich and fascinating world of creation myths--the only book of its kind


Framing the Jina

Narratives of Icons and Idols in Jain History
$74.00
Hardback, Nov 2009
ISBN13: 9780195385021ISBN10: 0195385020
A fascinating exploration of Jain icons and religious narratives.


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