A New Testament Text on a Syriac Incantation Bowl: Eph. 6:10-17 on IBC 3

Sanzo, Joseph E. and Korsvoll, Nils H. (2017): A New Testament Text on a Syriac Incantation Bowl: Eph. 6:10-17 on IBC 3. In: Vigiliae Christianae, Vol. 71, No. 4: pp. 417-432

Abstract

This article demonstrates the use of Eph. 6:10-17 on a Syriac incantation bowl (IBC 3), thereby challenging the commonly held opinion that there are no direct uses of the New Testament among the Syriac bowls. We then situate the use of this biblical passage on IBC 3 within the context of biblical citation and reference in Mediterranean magic more generally. Finally, we briefly reflect on the significance of the usage of the Bible on IBC 3 for the study of Syriac incantation bowls and for the value of categories of religious identification, such as "Christian," "Jewish," and "Pagan," as it pertains to the study of late antique apotropaia.

• Item Type: Journal article
• Research Centers: Graduiertenschule Distant Worlds
• Subjects: 900 History and geography > 900 Geschichte
• ISSN: 0042-6032
• Language: English