F. Legge

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Originally published in 1915, this book contains a survey of the origins of Christianity and the impact that other religions had on its formation. Volume One covers pre-Christian Gnosticism, Orphic cults and the religions of Egypt and Persia in the Hellenistic period. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in ancient religion and the development of Christianity.

""The Names of Demons in the Magic Papyri"" is a comprehensive guide to the various demons and spirits mentioned in ancient Egyptian and Greek magical texts known as the ""magic papyri."" Written by F. Legge, this book provides a detailed analysis of the names and characteristics of these entities, as well as their roles in the magical practices of the time. Legge draws on a wide range of sources, including the Greek Magical Papyri, the Demotic Magical Papyri, and the Coptic Magical Papyri, to provide a thorough and insightful examination of these fascinating and often mysterious beings. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of magic and the occult, as well as scholars of ancient Egyptian and Greek religion and culture. This Is A New Release Of The Original 1901 Edition. 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.