Take Two White Cocks and Ten Pinecones… Cover Image

Végy két fehér kakast és tíz fenyőtobozt… Az Avoda Zara 1,5 értelmezési lehetőségei
Take Two White Cocks and Ten Pinecones…

Author(s): Mónika Mezey
Subject(s): Cultural history, Customs / Folklore, Ancient World, History of Religion
Published by: Erdélyi Református Egyházkerület
Keywords: Mishnah; Avodah Zarah; pagan cults; ancient magic;

Summary/Abstract: The Mishnah tractate Avodah Zarah (Idolatry) contains a list of items that are forbidden to be sold to pagans. This study discusses whether these items played such an important role in pagan cults as it was suggested by the rabbis, or they were special ingredients of magical recipes.

  • Issue Year: 114/2021
  • Issue No: 5
  • Page Range: 487-495
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: Hungarian