Magic, Magical: 7 definitions
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: archive.org: Easton's Bible DictionaryMagic definition and references: The Jews seem early to have consulted the teraphim (q.v.) for oracular answers (Judges 18:5, 6; Zechariah 10:2). There is a remarkable illustration of this divining by teraphim in Ezekiel 21:19-22. We read also of the divining cup of Joseph (Genesis 44:5). The magicians of Egypt are frequently referred to in the history of the Exodus. Magic was an inherent part of the ancient Egyptian religion, and entered largely into their daily life.
All magical arts were distinctly prohibited under penalty of death in the Mosaic law. The Jews were commanded not to learn the 鈥渁bomination鈥� of the people of the Promised Land (Leviticus 19:31; Deuteronomy 18:9-14). The history of Saul鈥檚 consulting the witch of Endor (1 Samuel 28:3-20) gives no warrant for attributing supernatural power to magicians. From the first the witch is here only a bystander. The practice of magic lingered among the people till after the Captivity, when they gradually abandoned it.
It is not much referred to in the New Testament. The Magi mentioned in Matthew 2:1-12 were not magicians in the ordinary sense of the word. They belonged to a religious caste, the followers of Zoroaster, the astrologers of the East. Simon, a magician, was found by Philip at Samaria (Acts 8:9-24); and Paul and Barnabas encountered Elymas, a Jewish sorcerer, at Paphos (13:6-12). At Ephesus there was a great destruction of magical books (Acts 19:18, 19).
: archive.org: Nave's Topical BibleMagic definition and references: 鈥揝别别 Astrology
鈥揝别别 Magician
鈥揝别别 Necromancy
鈥揝别别 Sorcery
鈥揝别别 Witchcraft
Magic refers to:鈥擬agic, divination, sorcery, and witchcraft are all connected with belief in superhuman powers, and are methods whereby men endeavour to obtain from these powers knowledge of the future, or assistance in the affairs of life. Belief in magic and divination is most prevalent in the lower stages of civilization and religion. The arts of the magician and the diviner were founded upon the same logical processes as have issued in the development of modern science; but the limits within which deduction would be valid were disregarded, and the data were frequently imperfect. Accidental coincidence was often confused with causal sequence. (See Hastings鈥� DB [Note: Dictionary of the Bible.] , art. 鈥楧ivination鈥�). Magic and divination were derived from attempts at reasoning which were very often erroneous; but from such crude beginnings science has slowly grown.
In their beginning these arts were associated with religion; and diviners and magicians were those thought to be most intimately connected with the Deity, and, owing to their superior knowledge of Him and His ways, best able to learn His secrets or secure His aid. Among the Arabs the priest was originally also the soothsayer; the Heb. 办辞丑脙搂苍 , 鈥榩riest,鈥� is cognate with the Arab. [Note: Arabic.] kahin , 鈥榮oothsayer鈥�; the primitive priest had charge of the shrine of the god, and both offered sacrifices and gave responses. In this manner classes of professional diviners and magicians arose, as in Egypt ( Genesis 41:8 , Exodus 7:11 ), in Babylon ( Daniel 2:2 ), in connexion with Baal ( 1聽Kings 18:19 ), and even among the Israelites in the lower rank of professed prophets ( Micah 3:5-11; see G. A. Smith, Twelve Prophets , Introd.).
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Search found 402 books and stories containing Magic, Magical; (plurals include: Magics, Magicals). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Kathasaritsagara (cultural study) (by S. W. Chitale)
Magic in ancient India < [Chapter 4 - Social Conditions]
Appendix B - Vidyadharas (Wisdom-holders)
Description of Minor Deities in the Kathasaritsagara < [Chapter 5 - Religion and Philosophy]
Ritual drink in the Iranian and Indian traditions (by Nawaz R. Guard)
1. Introduction to Medicinal and Magic drinks < [Chapter 6 - Drinks under Medicine and Magic]
39. Charmed drinks to attain supremacy over the enemies < [Chapter 6 - Drinks under Medicine and Magic]
15. Drink of barley and water Mantha as a cure for thirst < [Chapter 6 - Drinks under Medicine and Magic]
Indian influences in the Philippines (by Juan R. Francisco)
Magic Articles Motif < [Chapter 5 - Indian Literature in the Philippines鈥擣olk-literature motifs]
Coming to Life Again Motif < [Chapter 5 - Indian Literature in the Philippines鈥擣olk-literature motifs]
The Secret Message or Death Letter < [Chapter 4 - Indian Literature in the Philippines]
Atharvaveda ancillary literature (Study) (by B. R. Modak)
Part 4.2 - Materia Magica < [Chapter 2b - A Topical Analysis of the Atharvaveda-Parisistas]
Part 4.3 - The Procedure and Effect of Magic < [Chapter 2b - A Topical Analysis of the Atharvaveda-Parisistas]
Part 4.1 - Magic in Atharva-veda鈥擨ntroduction < [Chapter 2b - A Topical Analysis of the Atharvaveda-Parisistas]
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Note on magical circles (ma峁囜笉ala) < [Notes]
Notes on the 鈥渕agical articles鈥� motif in folk-lore < [Notes]
Note on the magic string < [Notes]