An Arslan Tash Incantation: Interpretations and Implications

The Arslan Tash plaques first came to light in Syria in 1933. These two small limestone pieces date from the seventh century B.C.E. Both bear reliefs of demons and contain incantations written in an Aramaic script. The larger of the two plaques was originally published in 1939 while the second did n...

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Published in:Hebrew Union College annual / Jewish Institute of Religion
Main Author: Sperling, S. David 1941- (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: College 1982
In: Hebrew Union College annual / Jewish Institute of Religion
Year: 1982, Volume: 53, Pages: 1-10
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Arameans / Inscription
RelBib Classification:TC Pre-Christian history ; Ancient Near East
Further subjects:B Conjuration
Parallel Edition:Electronic

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