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Naomi Janowitz

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Chapters in this book

Frontmatter i
Contents vii
Acknowledgments ix
Introduction xi
Abbreviations xxvii
1 Late Antique Theories of Efficacy 1
2 The Divine Name as Effective Language 19
3 Thinking with the Divine Name 33
4 The Meaning of Letters 45
5 Using Names, Letters, and Praise 63
6 Combining Words and Deeds 85
7 Transformation by Deed Alone 109
Concluding Note 123
Select Bibliography 129
Primary Source Index 145
General Index 153

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Chapters in this book

Frontmatter i
Contents vii
Acknowledgments ix
Introduction xi
Abbreviations xxvii
1 Late Antique Theories of Efficacy 1
2 The Divine Name as Effective Language 19
3 Thinking with the Divine Name 33
4 The Meaning of Letters 45
5 Using Names, Letters, and Praise 63
6 Combining Words and Deeds 85
7 Transformation by Deed Alone 109
Concluding Note 123
Select Bibliography 129
Primary Source Index 145
General Index 153

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