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Jesus The Sorcerer

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Robert Conner

Jesus The Sorcerer
Robert Conner
Format: Softcover
ISBN: 978-1869928-957
£15.00+p&p / US$24.00+p&p
Subjects: Christian Magic/Religious Studies.

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The most complete summation to date of the New Testament evidence for magical practice by Jesus and the early Christians. The very notion of Jesus being a sorcerer runs so against the grain of the Western cultural myth that even non-Christians are likely to find it far-fetched or even vaguely disturbing. Nevertheless, scholars steadily accumulated evidence for magical practices in the New Testament throughout much of the 20th century. It is that ever-expanding body of knowledge that has made this book possible. This book examines the following: The nature of the earliest Christian documents, the defects of their transmission, and the evidence for the suppression of descriptions of magical acts.

The closely related problem of the New Testament accounts as historical sources.

The radically apocalyptic nature of Jesus’ message and the expectations of the early church.

The failure of the apocalypse to occur and the theological reaction to that failure.

The role of magic and mystery religion in early Christianity.

A revisiting of the story of the “beloved disciple” and what it may tell us about Jesus and suppression of evidence about his life.

 

Magic in The New Testament

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A survey and appraisal of the evidence
Robert Conner

Magic in The New Testament
A survey and appraisal of the evidence
Robert Conner
Format: Softcover
ISBN: 978-1906958-275
£15.00+p&p / US$25.00+p&p

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Early Christians were accused of practising magic by Jews, Pagans, and other Christians. Magic in the New Testament examines magical praxis common to the New Testament, the magical papyri, the Sepher Ha-Razim, the Book of Enoch, the apocryphal Acts and the pre-Nicene church fathers and surveys the professional literature on early Christian magic.

🌟 Unlocking the Mysteries: Magic in the New Testament 🌟

Did you know that early Christians were sometimes accused of practicing magic? It’s true! In his fascinating book, “Magic in The New Testament: A Survey and Appraisal of the Evidence,” Robert Conner delves into this mystical world.

What’s Inside?

  1. Magical Praxis: Conner explores magical practices common to the New Testament, drawing connections to magical papyri, the Sepher Ha-Razim, the Book of Enoch, and even the apocryphal Acts.
  2. Church Fathers’ Views: Have you ever wondered what the pre-Nicene church fathers thought about magic? Conner surveys their writings and sheds light on their perspectives.
  3. Old Testament Roots: Discover the Old Testament background of early Christian magic. It’s like tracing the magical lineage through ancient texts!
  4. Apocalyptic Magic: Uncover the intriguing relationship between magic and apocalypticism. Spoiler alert: It’s not your typical abracadabra.
  5. Relics and Necromancy: Veneration of relics and necromantic sorcery—we’re diving deep into the mystical and the macabre.
  6. Resurrection and Ghost Stories: Ghostly encounters, polymorphism, and the afterlife—prepare for a supernatural journey.
  7. Mystery Cults: Finally, explore the intersection of magic and mystery cults within early Christianity. Secrets abound!