Simon Magus: The Invention and Reception of a Magician in a Christian Context

In my contribution I propose to offer an analysis which will elucidate the gradual emergence of the main features of Simon Magus in the course of late antiquity, the Christian difficulties in distinguishing miracles from magic, and the changing face of magic in late antiquity. Having discussed his f...

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Main Author: Bremmer, Jan N. 1944- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Mohr Siebeck [2019]
In: Religion in the Roman empire
Year: 2019, Volume: 5, Issue: 2, Pages: 246-270
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Acts of the Apostles / Church fathers / Simon, Magus ca. 1. Jh. / Church / Miracle / Magic
RelBib Classification:AG Religious life; material religion
BE Greco-Roman religions
CB Christian life; spirituality
KAB Church history 30-500; early Christianity
Further subjects:B Miracles
B Necromancy
B magic and magicians
B Heresy
B resurrections
B Late Antiquity
B Simon Magic
B witchcraft stories
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