Blessing and Curse in Syro-Palestinian Inscriptions of the Iron Age is an examination of blessings and / or curses in all published alphabetic inscriptions from
Jeremy Smoak presents a synthesis of recent discoveries bearing upon the early history and function of the biblical priestly blessing of Numbers 6:24-26. The bo
The practice of cursing remains a significant aspect of life in many African countries. This book addresses this practice with the seriousness it deserves, argu
This is a book about curses. It is not about curses as insults or offensive language but curses as petitions to the divine world to render judgment and execute