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Anthony F. Aveni traces the history of occult practice from the Tigris-Euphrates river valley to modern cities, cataloging the ways people have used magic to improve their lives. He argues that civilizations—from Egyptian priests to Kabbalists—used available clues to map out deeper truths, reflecting the same quest for meaning found in science and religion. Aveni shows how Western thought has diverged from magic, yet contemporary practices such as crystals, faith healing, and meditation blur the boundaries between science, magic, and the occult once again.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: History/Ancient History
Authors: Anthony F. Aveni
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